NFL draft grades: ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. assesses Detroit Lions picks
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. gave the Detroit Lions' seven-player NFL draft class a B letter grade. The Lions addressed their top need with Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller in the first round.
The Detroit Lions completed their 2026 NFL draft class and began signing undrafted free agents. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. assessed the Lions' picks, giving them a B letter grade. The Lions' top need was addressed with the selection of Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller at No. 17 overall. Miller is expected to become Jared Goff's protector and Jahmyr Gibbs' new best friend in the run game. The Lions also traded up to select Michigan EDGE Derrick Moore with their second pick at No. 44 overall. Kiper praised the picks, noting that Moore has upside to form an all-Michigan edge combo with Aidan Hutchinson.
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