NFL Team Draft Report: Detroit Lions

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This tool condenses 2026 NFL Mock Draft content from around WalterFootball.com. Below are all the 2026 NFL Mock Draft selections for the Lions from Walt's and Charlie's 2026 NFL Mock Draft, a summary from the WalterFootball.com 2026 Mock NFL Draft Builder, as well as Lions's Draft History.



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Rd.1, Pk.23
Readers' Top-Three Mocked Distribution Walt's Charlie's Scouting Report
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Walt's Mock Selection
From his 2026 NFL Mock Draft
Packers: Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami

The Packers didn't have a very good pass rush last year, so they'll need to upgrade their defensive line in the near future. Rueben Bain was very productive as a freshman and has a ton of upside.


Charlie's Mock Selection
From his 2026 NFL Mock Draft
Buccaneers: Suntarine Perkins, LB, Ole Miss

The Bucs add some young linebacker talent.

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Rd.2, Pk.23
Readers' Top-Three Mocked Distribution Walt's Charlie's Scouting Report
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Walt's Mock Selection
From his 2026 NFL Mock Draft
Packers: Ethan Burke, DE, Texas

Here's some more front-seven help for the Packers and their middling pass rush. Ethan Burke has shown some great flashes at times. He has lots of potential.
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