In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions were able to effectively add draft prospects that fit the culture and have the ability to compete for expanded roles on both sides of the football. All in all, general manager Brad Holmes has added motivation to leave no stone unturned in his efforts to improve the roster. After the completion of the draft, the sixth-year general manager expressed missing out on the playoffs last season may be the necessary "kick in the rear end" needed to get back on track in 2026. “This whole draft I’d say, this is the most capital that we’ve had on Day 3 probably since we’ve been here, if I’m right on that," said Holmes. "I kept saying before the draft started I was most excited about Day 3. It was like, ‘Okay, we’ve got to get first round right. We’ve got to get second round right.’ But just so excited about all the capital. It actually exceeded my expectations just in terms of the players that we were able to get and just maximize the resources that we have on Day 3.…