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The 2026 NFL Draft is an important one for the Detroit Lions. In the here and now, and for the long-term, this feels like a critical 72 hours for Brad Holmes. He gets this right and his Lions can easily contend in an extremely competitive NFC North. If it’s another group like 2024, the team […]
The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday night, and the Detroit Lions hold the No. 17 overall pick. To help Lions fans gauge what time the Lions might make their selection, we’ve looked at the last few years of data to estimate the anticipated time frame. However, our estimations need to be met with […]
Last April, I wrote a similar piece, operating under the premise that Brad Holmes—the unpredictable, best-player-available, talent-evaluating wizard that he is—might veer from commonly mocked and reported projections at Pick No. 28. One of my “surprise” candidates ended up being the eventual selection in Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams. The goal then, as it […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is here, and to get you ready for the big event, let’s take a look at the Detroit Lions roster with an updated depth chart. This version of the Lions depth chart lists/ranks all players, and highlights the team’s current projected starters (in bold), giving fans a perspective on areas they […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is upon us, but before the Las Vegas Raiders are on the clock, let’s evaluate the Detroit Lions’ biggest needs heading into draft weekend. While Lions general manager Brad Holmes insists the team adheres to the “best player available” strategy over filling needs, there’s a limit to that strategy. Roster construction […]
With the NFL Draft now just hours away, rumors continue to emerge surrounding the Detroit Lions. We’ve already heard reports that the Lions are enamored with Kadyn Proctor, that teams are thinking about trading ahead of Detroit to grab a tackle, and that there could be an early run on offensive tackles before the Lions […]
It’s officially NFL Draft day! The 2026 NFL Draft will kick off in Pittsburgh on Thursday night, ushering in a new era of hope for all 32 teams. It’s a wild night full of surprises, huge moves, and emotions aplenty. While the pre-draft process has felt tiresome and frustrating at times, NFL Draft night is […]
If there’s anything we’ve learned from five years of drafts under Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes, it’s to expect the unexpected. Seemingly each year, Holmes makes a move or two that catches analysts and fans off guard. When it works, Holmes is celebrated as a genius and expert talent evaluator. When it doesn’t, he […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is nearly upon us, and we’re continuing to roll out highlights from our latest version of the Grit Index, a metric designed to identify desirable character traits that the Detroit Lions actively seek. In our first article, we explored the top 30 highest-scoring prospects on our grit scale, then followed that […]
Just under three years ago, we premiered Pride of Detroit Direct—our premium, email-based newsletter that has bonus Detroit Lions content, including in-depth analysis, film breakdowns, and exclusive video podcasts. It’s been a while since I’ve talked about Pride of Detroit Direct on the website, and I figured now—with the NFL Draft a day away—would be […]
At the peak of the Detroit Lions’ offensive success from 2022-24, the engine that drove the team’s identity was a proven, dependable, and imposing offensive line—arguably one of the most defining units in all of football. Since then, that group has undergone significant turnover. Frank Ragnow retired, while Taylor Decker and Graham Glasgow were released […]
ESPN’s Peter Schrager has built up a reputation of being one of the most tuned-in analysts in a sea of NFL reporters. Some believe his mock draft carries the most weight when it comes to accuracy. That claim only mildly holds up to true, as The Huddle Report ranks him 33rd out of about 200 […]
One of the biggest problems with entering the NFL Draft with an obvious, glaring need is that everyone knows it. According to at least one report, the Detroit Lions may have this exact problem on Thursday as they prepare to make their selection with the 17th overall pick. The Lions have a pretty clear need […]
With the 2026 NFL Draft just a day away, we recently released our latest iteration of the Grit Index, a metric designed to identify desirable character traits that the Detroit Lions actively seek. In our first article unveiling this year’s character metric, we explored the top 30 highest-scoring prospects on our grit scale, and today, […]
It’s time for one of my favorite traditions at Pride of Detroit. Going back 13 years, we’ve been doing an annual mock draft that is completely randomized? Why? Well, initially it was done to see if Pride of Detroit founder Sean Yuille could draft better for the Lions by picking names out of a hat […]
Detroit Lions 2022 second-round pick Josh Paschal was waived this offseason, but he could land with another team soon. The 26-year-old defensive end spent Tuesday at Cleveland Browns’ veteran minicamp, his first known opportunity post-Lions. Paschal was one of 11 veteran players trying out during the Browns’ voluntary minicamp—a three-day stretch of practices awarded to […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is just two days away, and reporters are busy contacting all of their sources to get the last ounce of rumors out there before the three-day event. While things have been extremely quiet in connecting the Detroit Lions to any players, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler dropped an interesting note on Tuesday that […]
The Detroit Lions have released the first episode of this season’s highly watched series “Inside the Den.” This episode of the Emmy-award winning documentary series goes behind-the-scenes to touch on some key offseason movements within the franchise. It starts with a look at new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, as he sits down with a few […]
The Detroit Lions took the value route in free agency this offseason, with the majority of their contracts signed at modest terms. There was a batch of late Lions free agent signings that hadn’t been announced with contract details. But on Tuesday morning, those contract deals were made public on salary cap sites OverTheCap and […]
We’re now just two sleeps away from the 2026 NFL Draft, a pivotal event for the Detroit Lions. With their budget tightening and Super Bowl window arguably shrinking, Lions general manager Brad Holmes must use this upcoming weekend to acquire at least two or three starting players who will give this team production and great […]
The Detroit Lions often tell a lot about their NFL Draft intentions by the players they decide to meet. Whether it’s formal meetings at the NFL Combine or pre-draft visits to their team facility in Allen Park, the Lions’ draft history has been littered with players they’ve done additional work on. So every year, we […]
With just days until the 2026 NFL Draft, the PODcast crew opted to turn our draft preview episode into an all-out mock draft competition. Here was the task: Create the best Detroit Lions four-round mock draft using the following rules: With those rules in place, here’s what each of us came up with: Jeremy Reisman’s […]
The Grit Index returns for the 2026 NFL Draft, marking the fourth iteration since its inception in 2023. For the Detroit Lions, “grit” is a defining role of the organization, and this metric attempts to quantify how a prospect’s character, intelligence, and intangibles can help them stand out. As important as Grit is to the Lions, […]
For the 2025 Detroit Lions, there were basically two different seasons. There was the 5-2 mark they put up before their bye week… and then, there was the 4-6 mark down the stretch as the team’s injury history was even worse than it was in 2024. For the second time in the last four seasons, […]
Since the end of the regular season, we’ve been tracking which players national NFL Draft analysts have been mock drafting to the Detroit Lions on a weekly basis. It’s a fun exercise to see what national analysts think, and it’s a good way to introduce our audience to some of the top prospects that may […]