THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions' 2026 draft approach was simple: 'This guy's a football player'

Lions' 2026 draft approach was simple: 'This guy's a football player'

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

April 26, 2026

Brad Holmes keeps it simple and nails Detroit Lions' 2026 draft

Carlos Monarrez – Detroit Free Press

April 26, 2026

Detroit Lions 2026 NFL Draft winners, losers: VIPs get extra edge

Rainer Sabin – Detroit Free Press

April 26, 2026

Wojo: Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes plays it safe, and perhaps smart, on draft

Bob Wojnowski – Detroit News

April 26, 2026

Why didn't Detroit Lions draft safety? Brad Holmes explains

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

April 25, 2026

Detroit Lions reportedly sign former Illinois QB Luke Altmyer

Rainer Sabin – Detroit Free Press

April 25, 2026

Detroit Lions finish 2026 NFL Draft by picking Tennessee DL Tyre West

Dave Birkett and Rainer Sabin – Detroit Free Press

April 25, 2026

Lions pick Texas Tech DT Skyler Gill-Howard in Round 6 of NFL draft

Rainer Sabin – Detroit Free Press

April 25, 2026

Lions honor outgoing president Rod Wood with draft room T-shirt

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

April 25, 2026

Lions add more depth on DL, but grade drops for failing to add safety

Carlos Monarrez – Detroit Free Press

April 25, 2026

Lions look for their new Kalif Raymond in speedy receiver Kendrick Law

Carlos Monarrez – Detroit Free Press

April 25, 2026

Lions trade up for Kentucky WR Kendrick Law in Round 5 of NFL Draft

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

April 25, 2026

Detroit Lions pick Arizona State CB Keith Abney II in Round 5 of NFL draft

Rainer Sabin – Detroit Free Press

April 25, 2026

Instant grade for Detroit Lions 5th-round pick Keith Abney II, ASU CB

Carlos Monarrez – Detroit Free Press

April 25, 2026

Detroit Lions pick Jimmy Rolder, Michigan LB, in Round 4 of NFL draft

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

April 25, 2026

Lions enter Blue Wall portion of draft, pick Michigan LB Jimmy Rolder

Carlos Monarrez – Detroit Free Press

April 25, 2026

Michigan LB Jimmy Rolder picked by Lions in fourth round of NFL Draft

Tony Garcia – Detroit Free Press

April 25, 2026

Detroit Lions cancel rookie minicamp in 2026

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

April 25, 2026

New Lions DE Derrick Moore 'excited' to play with Aidan Hutchinson

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

April 25, 2026

Detroit loses all-time NFL draft attendance record to Pittsburgh

Tanya Wildt – Detroit Free Press

April 25, 2026

Lions undrafted free agents: Tracking signings after 2026 NFL Draft

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

April 25, 2026

Detroit Lions still weighing fifth-year option for LB Jack Campbell

Nolan Bianchi – Detroit News

April 25, 2026

Who did Detroit Lions pick in 2026 NFL Draft? See all 7 selections

Nolan Bianchi – Detroit News

April 25, 2026

Lions' Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch 'heading in the right direction'

Richard Silva – Detroit News

April 25, 2026

Lions add D-line depth with Texas Tech's Skyler Gill-Howard: 'Meant to be'

Richard Silva – Detroit News

April 25, 2026

Detroit Lions bolster D-line, pick Tennessee edge defender Tyre West

Nolan Bianchi – Detroit News

April 25, 2026

Detroit Lions add inside-out cornerback Keith Abney II in fifth round

Richard Silva – Detroit News

April 25, 2026

Detroit Lions trade up for Kentucky receiver Kendrick Law in Round 5

Nolan Bianchi – Detroit News

April 25, 2026

Michigan's Jimmy Rolder, Lions' 4th-round draft pick, 'just getting started'

Nolan Bianchi – Detroit News

April 25, 2026

Detroit Lions 2026 NFL draft: Meet the high-ceiling DL from Tennessee

Kory Woods – MLive

April 25, 2026

Detroit Lions 2026 NFL draft: Meet the resilient DT from Texas Tech

Kory Woods – MLive

April 25, 2026

Pair of injured starters trending in right direction as Lions pass on drafting safety

Benjamin Raven – MLive

April 25, 2026

Lions honor retiring president with draft-day shirts to keep tradition alive

Benjamin Raven – MLive

April 25, 2026

Lions GM explains the decision to cancel this year’s rookie minicamp

Kory Woods – MLive

April 25, 2026

Detroit Lions 2026 NFL draft: Meet the all-purpose WR from Kentucky

Kory Woods – MLive

April 25, 2026

2026 NFL draft: Lions add more to trenches, take Tennessee EDGE in seventh round

Benjamin Raven – MLive

April 25, 2026

2026 NFL draft: Detroit Lions bolster D-line with Texas Tech DT in sixth round

Kory Woods – MLive

April 25, 2026

Detroit Lions 2026 NFL draft: Meet the versatile Arizona State cornerback

Kory Woods – MLive

April 25, 2026

New Detroit Lions CB not worried about draft slide: ‘It’s a dream come true’

Benjamin Raven – MLive

April 25, 2026

2026 NFL draft: Detroit Lions trade up for Kentucky WR in fifth round

Benjamin Raven – MLive

April 25, 2026

2026 NFL draft: Detroit Lions snag potential steal in Arizona State CB Keith Abney II

Kory Woods – MLive

April 25, 2026

Detroit Lions 2026 NFL draft: Meet the violent-handed LB from Michigan

Kory Woods – MLive

April 25, 2026

Why the Detroit Lions filled another major need with another pick from Michigan

Benjamin Raven – MLive

April 25, 2026

Detroit Lions shift offseason plans with canceled rookie minicamp

Kory Woods – MLive

April 25, 2026

Detroit Lions 2026 NFL draft grades: Edge rusher pick draws mixed reactions

Kory Woods – MLive

April 25, 2026

Detroit Lions 2026 NFL draft picks: Selection analysis

Eric Woodyard – ESPN.com

April 25, 2026

2026 NFL draft: Best picks, trades, QB fits and predictions

Jordan Reid and Matt Miller – ESPN.com

April 25, 2026

2026 NFL draft grades for 32 teams: Winners, losers, steals

Mel Kiper Jr. – ESPN.com

April 25, 2026

Lions 2026 NFL Draft takeaways: Detroit found the right need and culture fits

Colton Pouncy – The Athletic

April 25, 2026

Dabo Swinney: "God was in a good mood when he made" Blake Miller

Will Burchfield – 97.1 The Ticket

April 25, 2026

Lions GM Brad Holmes says frustration over last season fueled an intense draft process

Bob Tripi – Associated Press

April 25, 2026

Lions GM Holmes recaps draft class, explains added emphasis on grit, roles for Abney and Day 3 d-linemen, not getting a safety and more

Justin Rogers – Detroit Football Network

April 25, 2026

Lions presumably close out busy Day 3 of draft by taking defensive lineman Tyre West

Justin Rogers – Detroit Football Network

April 25, 2026

Lions secure more defensive line depth, taking tackle Skyler Gill-Howard in the sixth round

Justin Rogers – Detroit Football Network

April 25, 2026

Lions move up 13 spots in fifth round to take WR Kendrick Law

Justin Rogers – Detroit Football Network

April 25, 2026

Detroit Lions add CB depth in fifth round, snagging ASU's Keith Abney

Justin Rogers – Detroit Football Network

April 25, 2026

Lions add another Wolverine, selecting linebacker Jimmy Rolder in fourth round

Justin Rogers – Detroit Football Network

April 25, 2026

What Lions GM Brad Holmes said about every 2026 NFL Draft pick

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

April 25, 2026

Discussion: What was the Detroit Lions’ best pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

April 25, 2026

Detroit Lions 2026 NFL Draft draft class: List, analysis of all 7 picks

Erik Schlitt – Pride of Detroit

April 25, 2026

2026 NFL Draft news: Detroit Lions close out draft with another DL

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

April 25, 2026

2026 NFL Draft news: Detroit Lions pick DT Skyler Gill-Howard

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

April 25, 2026

2026 NFL Draft: How Keith Abney will impact the Detroit Lions

Erik Schlitt – Pride of Detroit

April 25, 2026

5 things to know about Keith Abney: Lions’ best value pick

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

April 25, 2026

5 things to know about Detroit Lions 4th-round pick Jimmy Rolder

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

April 25, 2026

2026 NFL Draft: Detroit Lions trade up for a speedy Kentucky WR

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

April 25, 2026

2026 NFL Draft results: Lions select Arizona State CB Keith Abney

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

April 25, 2026

2026 NFL Draft results: Lions select Michigan LB Jimmy Rolder

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

April 25, 2026

2026 NFL Draft: How Jimmy Rolder will impact the Detroit Lions

Erik Schlitt – Pride of Detroit

April 25, 2026

Detroit Lions trade chart analysis: Value of trade up for Derrick Moore

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

April 25, 2026

2026 NFL Draft grades: Derrick Moore draws mixed Day 2 marks for Detroit Lions

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

April 25, 2026

Lions Draft Day 2 Coverage

Sports Works – WJBK-TV FOX 2

April 25, 2026

Lions Draft Day 2 Coverage

7 News Detroit This Morning – WXYZ-TV ABC 7

April 25, 2026

Lions have a new slot CB to develop in 5th-round pick Keith Abney

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

April 27, 2026

Lions post-draft depth chart: How quickly will Blake Miller, Derrick Moore contribute?

Colton Pouncy – The Athletic

April 27, 2026

Jimmy Rolder sees massive upside for himself in NFL with Detroit Lions

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

April 26, 2026

Lions NFL draft grades 2026, experts react to Brad Holmes' picks

Marlowe Alter and Christian Romo – Detroit Free Press

April 26, 2026

Did Detroit Lions find difference-makers in defense-heavy NFL Draft haul?

Nolan Bianchi – Detroit News

April 26, 2026

Lions NFL Draft grades: See how some national analysts view Detroit's haul

Daren Tomhave – Detroit News

April 26, 2026

Detroit Lions 2026 NFL draft: NFC North winners and losers

Benjamin Raven – MLive

April 26, 2026

So long, Detroit: Pittsburgh sets new NFL draft attendance record

Kory Woods – MLive

April 26, 2026

Final Detroit Lions 2026 NFL draft grades: Analysts hand out mostly positive marks

Kory Woods – MLive

April 26, 2026

Detroit Lions projected depth chart: Where the 2026 draft picks fit in

Benjamin Raven – MLive

April 26, 2026

Lions don't overcomplicate things

Albert Breer – Sports Illustrated

April 26, 2026

A takeaway from every Detroit Lions draft picks' post-selection media session

Justin Rogers – Detroit Football Network

April 26, 2026

2026 NFL Draft: How Tyre West will impact the Detroit Lions

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

April 26, 2026