There has been a distinct shift over the course of the last few months when it comes to mock draft predictions for the Detroit Lions and their No. 17 overall pick. Early in the mock draft season predictions were pretty split between edge rushers and offensive tackles.

This latest batch of mocks has the Lions selecting an offensive tackle at nearly a 90 percent clip. It's certainly a need for the Lions heading into the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh at the end of this month.

Here's a look at the latest round of mock drafts as we kick off draft month:

Chad Reuter, NFL.com: Spencer Fano, T, Utah (No. 13 after trade with Atlanta)

Why: General manager Brad Holmes once again trades with his former boss, Les Snead, moving up four spots for a fifth-round pick this year and a 2027 third-rounder. Despite possessing below-average arm length for a tackle, Fano takes over the right bookend spot for departed longtime starter Taylor Decker.

Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas (No. 50)

Logan Fano, EDGE, Utah (No. 118)

Brian Parker Jr., C, Duke (No. 128)

Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State (No. 181)

Reuter’s full mock

Lance Zierlein, NFL.com: Kadyn Proctor, T, Alabama

Why: This could be a best-case scenario for the Lions if both Proctor (a potential left/right tackle) and Olaivavega Ioane (guard) are on the board. In this case, the Lions take the massive Alabama tackle.

Zierlein’s full mock

Charles Davis, NFL.com: Kadyn Proctor, T, Alabama

Why: I've been saying it throughout the process: Proctor just feels like a Lions offensive lineman to me.

Davis’ full mock

Bucky Brooks, NFL.com: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami

Why: The Lions need to find a complementary edge to alleviate some of the pass-rushing burden on Aidan Hutchinson. Despite his advanced age (turns 25 in April), Mesidor is perfect for the role as a high-motor defender with a loaded toolbox.

Brooks’ full mock

Nick Shook, NFL.com: Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M

Why: [Holmes] flouts concerns regarding Howell's arm length (30 1/4 inches) and chooses a dynamic rusher who is also highly capable of making a difference against the run, giving the Lions the running mate they've needed for Hutchinson.

Shook’s full mock

Mike Band, NFL.com: Blake Miller, T, Clemson

Why: Miller gives the Lions a dependable tackle prospect to help restore the front that has powered this team at its best.

Band’s full mock

Mel Kiper Jr., Matt Miller, Jordan Reid, Field Yates, ESPN: Monroe Freeling, T, Georgia (No. 17)

Why: Regardless of which side Penei Sewell plays next season, the Lions need a long-term answer at the other offensive tackle spot. Freeling started just 18 games in college, but he's long and quick, and his ceiling is high. – Kiper

Jaishawn Barham, EDGE, Michigan (No. 50)

Why: Detroit goes down the road to get a sudden defender who is still ascending after moving from linebacker to a full-time edge rusher role. Barham could help fill the void opposite Aidan Hutchinson. - Miller

Matt Miller, ESPN: Monroe Freeling, T, Georgia (No. 17)

Why: Freeling was a one-year starter at Georgia but has elite traits in terms of movement, size (6-foot-7, 315 pounds) and 4.93 speed. Freeling is one of the few proven left tackles with a Round 1 grade and has the upside of a higher-end starter thanks to his upper-level athletic skills plus his development over the course of the 2025 season.

Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF (No. 50)

Why: Lawrence is a speedy, upside rusher with 4.52 speed and a 253-pound frame. He can easily slot in for departed free agent Al-Quadin Muhammad and be a Week 1 starter.

Jimmy Rolder, LB, Michigan (No. 118)

DeMonte Capehart, DT, Clemson (No. 128)

J'Mari Taylor, RB, Virginia (No. 157)

Reggie Virgil, WR, Texas Tech (No. 181)

Sawyer Robertson, QB, Baylor (No. 205)

Beau Stephens, G, Iowa (No. 213)

Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington (No. 222)

Miller’s full mock

Field Yates, ESPN: Kadyn Proctor, T, Alabama (No. 17)

Why: He has power when he gets his hands on defenders in the running game as well. Proctor's tape had up-and-down moments during his final college season, as sometimes his foot quickness was overmatched by edge rushers. But the upside is immense for the 20-year-old left tackle, who started all 40 games he appeared in at Alabama.

Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois (No. 50)

Why: Certain players just look like they'd fit in coach Dan Campbell's program -- and Jacas is one of them. He's a hard-nosed rusher with heavy hands and a dedication to defending the run (21 run stuffs over the past two seasons).

Yates’ full mock

Bruce Feldman, The Athletic: Kadyn Proctor, T, Alabama

Why: The 6-7, 352-pound Proctor, an All-American in 2025, has as much potential as any O-lineman in this draft. He moves quite well for his size and is an explosive athlete, having vertical jumped 32 1/2 inches at the combine despite weighing north of 350 pounds.

Feldman's full mock

Vic Tafur, The Athletic: Blake Miller, T, Clemson

Why: A 54-game starter in college with a wrestling background, Miller pins down the team's biggest need after a lot of defections.

Tafur's full mock

Nick Brinkerhoff, USA Today: Monroe Freeling, T, Georgia

Why: Freeling will be racking up the miles between Detroit and Cleveland to help anchor a pair of offensive lines for two teams that could really use him.

Brinkerhoff’s full mock

Ayrton Ostly, USA Today: Monroe Freeling, T, Georgia

Why: Freeling spent the last two years at left tackle for the Bulldogs with an ideal frame and good athleticism. He went from 21 allowed pressures in 2024 to eight in 2025. His familiarity with the position could keep star Sewell on the right side and ease the pressure on Giovanni Manu to take over as a starter.

Ostly’s full mock

Jacob Camenker, USA Today: Francisco Mauigoa, T, Miami

Why: Campbell said the Lions are contemplating moving Sewell to left tackle in 2026. If they do, they will need to find a quality right tackle option. Mauigoa (6-5, 329 pounds) played the position at Miami, showing good anchor in pass protection while being a powerful mauler in the running game.

Camenker’s full mock

Jack McKessy, USA Today: Kadyn Proctor, T, Alabama

Why: As the first round reaches its second half, Gemini continues to hit on picks that fill positions of need. The Lions need major help on the O-line with Decker's release, and Proctor can fill in immediately as a big-bodied lineman whom Detroit could choose to slide into a guard spot as well.

McKessy’s full mock

Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: Blake Miller, T, Clemson

Why: Miller is a strong option to start and shine right away at either tackle, should the team decide to flip the athletic dominance of Sewell.

Iyer’s full mock

Mike Renner, CBS Sports: Caleb Lomu, T, Utah

Why: Decker's departure leaves a glaring hole at left tackle that Caleb Lomu can fill. He may not be a high-end run blocker, but he has the tools to become a plus pass protector.

Renner’s full mock

Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports: Kadyn Proctor, T, Alabama

Why: If Sewell moves to the left side, the Lions could look at, say, Spencer Fano here. But if Sewell stays at right tackle, Proctor feels like the natural successor to Decker.

Wilson’s full mock

Josh Edwards, CBS Sports: Monroe Freeling, T, Georgia

Why: Campbell has expressed the possibility of moving Sewell from right tackle to left, just as Tampa Bay did with Tristan Wirfs. His response, however, left the door open for the team to draft a left tackle and keep Sewell on the right side, which is how this scenario plays out.

Edwards’ full mock

Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State

Why: their revamped line needs a mauler inside to help the run game, which keys the offense for this team. Ioane is the most complete guard in this draft.

Prisco’s full mock

Tom Fornelli, CBS Sports: Francis Mauigoa, T, Miami

Why: Perhaps it's time for Detroit to move Sewell over to the left side of the offensive line? Drafting Mauigoa would help ease the transition and keep the Lions' run game from dropping off considerably.

Fornelli’s full mock

Gilberto Manzano, Sports Illustrated: Monroe Freeling, T, Georgia

Why: Freeling flourished at left tackle with the Bulldogs, and Sewell is the best right tackle in the NFL. They could be Detroit's bookend tackles for many years to come.

Manzano’s full mock

Justin Melo, Sports Illustrated: Spencer Fano, T, Utah

Why: Fano looked really smooth and athletic during on-field position drills at the NFL Combine. There have been pre-draft questions about his capability to play offensive tackle, but he's looked the part during the process.

Melo’s full mock

Yahoo Sports Staff: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami

Why: Mesidor is a bit hit-or-miss on a down-to-down basis and turns 25 before the draft, but he has a chance to be a contributor in the NFL or even a legitimate, consistent threat off the edge if he hits the ground running.

Yahoo’s full mock

Bleacher Report staff: Kadyn Proctor, T, Alabama

Why: In this scenario, the Lions have an opportunity to draft a left tackle prospect with outstanding physical gifts to complete their front five.

Bleacher Report’s full mock

Rob Rang, Fox Sports: Caleb Lomu, T, Utah (No. 19 after trade with Carolina)

Why: Like the Bengals a pick earlier, the Lions can add to their draft class — acquiring a 10th pick — and still nab a tackle they understandably could be targeting at No. 17 in Lomu. The precocious 6-foot-6, 313-pound redshirt sophomore might one day prove the best tackle of this class.

Rang’s full mock

Ben Arthur, Fox Sports: Monroe Freeling, T, Georgia

Why: The 6-foot-7, 315-pound Freeling was a full-time starter for just one season at Georgia, but he has ideal length and athleticism for a right tackle. The Lions can flip All-Pro OT Sewell to the left side.

Arthur’s full mock