2026 Detroit Lions draft roundtable
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The Detroit Lions did add cornerback help in the NFL Draft, but it was later than some expected. In the fifth-round, the Lions found excellent value with the selection of Arizona State’s Keith Abney II.
With the Detroit Lions’ 2026 roster mostly in place following free agency and the NFL Draft, it’s now time to take inventory on their entire personnel. In the past, this team has been defined by their players on offense.
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Anthony Lucas earns high praise following Lions draft move
After the 2026 NFL Draft ended, the Detroit Lions stayed busy. General Manager Brad Holmes signed Anthony Lucas, a young defensive player from USC, as an undrafted free agent. Many sports reporters believe Lucas was the best pickup the Lions made after the draft.
With way-too-early 2027 NFL mock drafts starting to be created, Pro Football Focus predicts the Detroit Lions taking an elite defender with their pick.
Detroit Lions rookie Keith Abney shares emotional reaction to being drafted and explains how he plans to make an immediate impact.