Detroit Lions trade up in latest NFL.com mock draft
The Detroit Lions are projected to trade up in the 2026 NFL draft to select Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano. The team addresses its biggest needs by drafting an offensive tackle and a top EDGE in the first two rounds.
The Detroit Lions are expected to trade up in the 2026 NFL draft to select Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano. They will move from No. 17 to No. 13, sending a fifth-round pick this year and a third-rounder in 2027. The Lions' general manager, Brad Holmes, has a history of making such trades, having moved up to select Jameson Williams in the 2022 draft. The team addresses its biggest needs by drafting Fano and Michigan EDGE Derrick Moore in the first two rounds. The Lions also bolster their offensive line's interior, scoop up a backup quarterback, and find defensive help at linebacker, cornerback, and defensive tackle. The projected draft haul includes players from top colleges like Michigan, Duke, and Penn State.
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