Final 7-round Lions mock draft for 2026 – Detroit Lions Podcast
The final 7-round Detroit Lions mock draft projection for the 2026 NFL Draft from Jeff Risdon of the Detroit Lions Podcast
Articles by Jeff Risdon
Lions 1st-round draft prospects: Rules of Thumb
Breaking down the top selling points and drawbacks to several top prospects who are candidates to be the Detroit Lions’ first-round pick in 2026
The Detroit Lions Dream Draft for 2026
Dream version of a Detroit Lions 2026 NFL Draft class from Detroit Lions Podcast’s Jeff Risdon, reviewing the preferred prospects he would choose with each pick for Detroit
Lions draft: A CB prospect for every round in 2026
Next up in the series of draft prospects of potential intrigue for the Detroit Lions in the 2026 NFL Draft are the cornerbacks.
Lions Mock Draft 3.0: Let’s Make a Deal
A 7-round Detroit Lions mock draft for 2026, featuring several trades that shake up the board. Which players do the Lions target in each round?
Lions Draft: An offensive tackle prospect for every round
Breaking down an offensive tackle prospect for each round of the 2026 NFL Draft for the Detroit Lions to consider, from Caleb Lomu to Alan Herron
Lions Draft: A safety for every round in the 2026 NFL Draft
Next up in the annual draft prospect series, the focus turns to the safety position for the Detroit Lions. A safety for Detroit to consider in every round of the 2026 NFL Draft is here.
Lions Draft: An interior OL for every round
Next up in the annual series of prospects to know for the Lions for each round of the upcoming draft: the guards and centers. Interior offensive line encompasses both spots, though each of the three…
Lions draft: An off-ball LB for every round of the 2026 NFL Draft
Up next in the 2026 edition of the “A Lions prospect for each round” project, the off-ball linebackers. It’s a strong overall class with a potential star at the top and what could be solid…
David Montgomery: Breaking down the RB drama in Detroit
David Montgomery has been an integral part of the Detroit Lions and their tremendous offensive success over the last three seasons. However, Montgomery’s share of the Lions’ running back load has diminished, and that’s creating some offseason drama that Detroit does not need.
The 5 most-likely Lions 1st-round picks entering the Combine
I’m live from Indianapolis for the next several days, encompassing the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. The Combine tends to be where we learn more about the Lions offseason plans, both for the draft and free…
Lions draft: An EDGE for every round
Kicking off the 2026 edition of the “A Lions draft prospect for each round”, we turn to the EDGE class. It’s a clear need for Detroit as the roster sits ahead of free agency. No,…
Lions mock draft 1.0: Senior Bowl week projections
Now that the Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl have wrapped up practices, it’s high time for a Lions mock draft. The first 7-round set of Lions projections for the 2026 NFL Draft! No trades in…
Breaking down thoughts on new Lions offensive coaches Drew Petzing and Mike Kafka
The Lions have added to their coaching den, bringing in former Giants OC and interim head coach Mike Kafka to an as-yet-unspecified but “high-ranking” role, per Tom Pelissero. That report has been widely confirmed. While…