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General manager Brad Holmes and the Detroit Lions have never been afraid to make bold moves, and they did exactly that last offseason in a major trade up on draft day for wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa. Detroit moved up 30 spots last April to acquire TeSlaa atop the third round, sending away a pair of […]
On Friday night, the Detroit Lions filled another big need by drafting Michigan edge defender Derrick Moore. The physically imposing defender will be familiar to a lot of local Wolverines fans, but in case you don’t follow college football, here are five things to know about the newest Detroit Lion. 1. He was VERY disruptive […]
The Detroit Lions acquired pick No. 44 in the 2026 NFL Draft from the New York Jets in order to acquire Michigan edge rusher Derrick Moore. To secure the opportunity to select Moore, the Lions sent picks No. 50 and No. 128 to Aaron Glenn and the Jets. Let’s take a look at Moore’s background […]
To kick off Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions started with a bang by trading up and selecting Michigan EDGE Derrick Moore at pick 44. The two biggest needs fans clamored for general manager Brad Holmes to address in the draft were offensive tackle and edge defender, and both were addressed […]
With the 2026 NFL Draft weekend upon us, teams will introduce their latest rookie class to the league in hopes of having them become part of the next Super Bowl puzzle. The draft also means finalizing past trades that included future selections. A big one that took place was from last month when the Detroit […]
The Detroit Lions opted to move up in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft to select Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore. The Lions’ trade up six spots cost them the second of their fourth-round picks. Here are the trade terms: Moore fills the Lions’ big need at defensive end. Their current room only […]
The 2026 NFL draft is finally here, and we here at Pride of Detroit will be covering each of the Detroit Lions’ drafted players with an array of in-depth articles. But for those who want to track the team’s progress without sorting through the website’s front page, this article will offer an alternative. This tracker will give […]
The 2026 NFL Draft continues on Friday night with Rounds 2 and 3 of the three-day event. The San Francisco 49ers will kick off Day 2 on the clock, and that will start at 7 p.m. ET Friday night. As of right now, the Detroit Lions only have one pick on Day 2—their original second-round […]
While the Detroit Lions have kept their intentions pretty mum in the lead up to the 2026 NFL Draft, there has been a recent flood of information surrounding them. Of course, when rumors drop this close to the actual draft, you have to approach them with a healthy amount of skepticism. No team wants to […]
Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft is nearly upon us, and for the Detroit Lions, it may be the difference between this class busting or thriving. While the Lions only currently have a single pick in Rounds 2 and 3 combined, it would not be surprising to see general manager Brad Holmes move his […]
Some NFL first-round picks spend their draft night partying until the sun comes up. Some have a quiet night with family and friends. Some attend the NFL Draft itself to take in its glory. But for Detroit Lions offensive tackle Blake Miller, the team’s pick at 17 overall, spent it a different way: watching clips […]
The 2026 NFL Draft awards compensatory picks to teams that lost top free agents and coaches from last year’s class. That includes the Detroit Lions, who saw defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn become the head coach of the New York Jets. How did the Lions get a compensatory pick for Aaron Glenn? The Lions received two […]
With the 17th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions selected Blake Miller, offensive tackle from Clemson. Miller is a right tackle prospect from the state of Ohio. He played his college football at the University of Clemson and was highly decorated as a multi time all-conference player. He was a four-year starter […]
Following the Detroit Lions’ selection of Clemson right tackle Blake Miller in the 2026 NFL Draft, we published our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, sponsored by the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook, asking Detroit Lions fans to assign a grade to the selection. While the survey was up for less than a day, our poll received roughly […]
The Detroit Lions have made their first round pick and the fans and analysts are weighing in. With the 17th overall pick, the Lions selected Clemson’s Blake Miller. At 6-foot-7” and 317 pounds, he’s sure to be a physical presence on an offensive line that sorely needs some manpower to give quarterback Jared Goff all […]
After taking care of business on Night 1—selecting first-team All-Grit tough guy Blake Miller and reinforcing the offensive line—the Detroit Lions can now shift their draft focus toward replenishing Kelvin Sheppard’s defensive cupboard, while also keeping an eye on potential reserve additions at tight end or running back. Detroit is tied for the most Day […]
The best part of NFL Draft weekend is watching the players and their families react to their professional dreams coming true. For many players, being drafted into the NFL is the culmination of over a decade of hard work and dedication. That dream becomes very real with just a single call, and with most prospects […]
Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, which means it’s time for every draft analyst to firmly declare who “won” and “lost” the draft and hand out grades for each pick. Our own Ryan Mathews provided his detailed analysis and opinion of the Detroit Lions’ selection of Blake Miller here, but […]
It was a roller coaster ride in the lead up to the Detroit Lions pick at No. 17. Despite some smoke from insiders suggesting that Brad Holmes was looking to move up in the draft, Detroit stayed pat and made their first selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Detroit Lions selected Clemson offensive tackle […]
The Detroit Lions used pick No. 17 in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Clemson right tackle Blake Miller as they continue to revamp their offensive line. Miller should instantly compete with Larry Borom for a starting role at right tackle, and the early expectations are that the rookie should be the favorite to win […]
While the Detroit Lions may not have been explicitly targeting an offensive tackle in the 2026 NFL Draft, they had to be happy without how the board initially fell. Through the first eight picks, there wasn’t a single offensive tackle off the board. However, the Cleveland Browns took Utah tackle Spencer Fano with the ninth […]
The Detroit Lions selected Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller with the 17th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Miller was a player we profiled often on Pride of Detroit, and you can read some detailed things about him in the following articles. But here are five things you need to know about the Lions’ […]
With the No. 17 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions have selected Blake Miller, right tackle from Clemson. Miller finished with elite scores on our GRIT Index (measuring a player’s character) and RAS (9.90, measuring a player’s athleticism) and should compete with Larry Borom for a starting right tackle role this season. […]
The Detroit Lions have made their selection with the 17th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and it’s Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller. The pick comes as little surprise, as the Lions’ biggest need was offensive tackle following the release of Taylor Decker earlier this offseason. Though some may be surprised the pick was not […]
It’s finally time for the 2026 NFL Draft, and it’s a big one for the Detroit Lions. After a disappointing 9-8 season, a modest free agency period, and a lot of waiting, the Lions have nine picks this weekend to create some positive buzz and add some important players to the team’s roster. Lions general […]