DETROIT -- The 2026 NFL draft wrapped up on Saturday after three days in Pittsburgh.
With their lone pick in the first round, the Detroit Lions took former Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller No. 17 overall.
Here's a list of the Lions' selections and what you need to know about them:
Analysis of every pick | Updated depth chart
Round 1, No. 17 overall: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
My take: The Lions have added what they hope is another foundational piece with Miller, who is Detroit's first offensive lineman selected in the opening round since taking All-Pro Penei Sewell as the seventh overall pick in 2021. Miller will be expected to help the team immediately after the unit struggled in 2025, with the second-worst pass block win rate in the NFL (56%). He is a strong pick and fulfills a team need as the Lions have emphasized better pass protection for quarterback Jared Goff this offseason by beefing up the line through free agency and now the draft.
Will he start as a rookie?: There's a strong chance that Miller can earn a starting role this upcoming season. Lions coach Dan Campbell said he's considering switching Sewell to left tackle for the 2026 season, which could be beneficial for Miller, who took 97% of career snaps in college at right tackle. The Lions also released veteran left tackle Taylor Decker in March and added three new linemen in free agency.
What they said: Campbell to FOX2 Sports on drafting Miller: "He's played a lot of football. He's solid. He's steady. He can do it all. He plays physical in the run game. Freaking smart. Tough. Headsy. Got length. Moves well. We feel like this is a guy that can come in and compete and help us with the O-line.
Blake Miller on playing alongside OL Penei Sewell: "I can't wait. I've watched a lot of his tape throughout my time in college and there's so much stuff that he does incredibly well. His ability to move, get out in space, his ability to pass protect, use his hands effectively, how light he is on his feet. All those things are remarkable. And just to be able to sit in the same room as him and be on the same field as him and pick his brain and go over things and get his perspective on things. I can't wait."
Round 2, No. 44: Derrick Moore, Edge, Michigan
My take: Finally, the Lions have drafted an edge rusher in the early rounds. Fans have been begging for Holmes to draft a top prospect to pair with Pro Bowler Aidan Hutchinson for years, and Moore is in line to be that guy. Detroit traded up six spots to No. 44, sending picks 50 and 128 to the Jets, to select Moore. He is the first University of Michigan player selected by the Lions since Hutchinson was picked second overall in 2022.
Is this pick for depth or does it fill a hole? This certainly fills a hole as Detroit desperately needs help on the edge, especially after losing DE Al-Quadin Muhammad to Tampa Bay via free agency. The Lions ranked 26th in the NFL in pass rush win rate last season (32%), according to ESPN Analytics/NFL Next Gen Stats. Muhammad and Hutchinson also combined for over half of the team's 207 pressures. Moore led the Big Ten with a 17.5% pressure percentage in 2025 along with 10.0 sacks at Michigan.
Round 4, No. 118: Jimmy Rolder, LB, Michigan
My take: There's another Michigan man in Detroit, as the Lions are certainly making Aidan Hutchinson proud by adding another Wolverine to the defense. Rolder led Michigan with 73 tackles in 2025 and brings championship experience as a member of the Wolverines' 2023 title team. All 11 of his career starts at Michigan came last season and he add depth to Detroit's defense. This pick marks the third time in common draft era that the Lions have selected two Michigan players in a single draft (2016 and 1975).
Round 5, No. 157: Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
My take: The Lions address another need with this pick while also securing depth. This time, they added another talented player to the secondary in Abney, who was a two-year starter at Arizona State. His 20 pass breakups since the start of 2024 were also the most in Big 12 and tied for the fourth-most among Power Conference players in that time. He fits the culture of Detroit's defense with his physical style and inside/outside versatility. He was a 2025 first-team All-Big 12 selection who allowed zero touchdowns on 72 targets faced last season.
Round 5, No. 168: Kendrick Law, WR, Kentucky
My take: Detroit traded up 13 spots for its second deal of the draft to add another piece to its explosive offense. Law is an athletic weapon who boasts a 42-inch vertical jump and led Kentucky in receiving yards last season with 540, including 511 after the catch.
But with Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Isaac TeSlaa ahead of him, his path to playing time won't be easy.
Law transferred to Kentucky in 2025 after beginning his career at Alabama.
Round 6, No. 205: Skyler Gill-Howard, DT, Texas Tech
My take: The Lions continue to add depth to their defense with Gill-Howard, who doesn't possess the prototypical frame at 6-foot-1, 280 pounds, but has proven to be productive.
He missed the second half of the 2025 season because of an ankle injury, which could raise moderate concern, but could find a role within the team by using his quickness and commitment to development. He split time throughout his NCAA career at Texas Tech, Northern Illinois and Upper Iowa, logging 88 tackles, 14.5 TFLs, 6.5 sacks and an interception.
Round 7, No. 222: Tyre West, Edge, Tennessee
My take: With the final pick, the Lions selected their second edge of the three-day event. The Tennessee product participated in the 2026 Senior Bowl after totaling 17 pressures in each of his last two seasons. Detroit continues to strengthen its defense with options to help Hutchinson on the edge.
The Lions ranked 26th in the NFL in pass rush win rate season (32%) and are looking to win now with all the new draftees.