Where the Detroit Lions pick in each round of the 2026 NFL Draft

Fresh off a disappointing 9-8 season that saw them finish last in the NFC North, the Detroit Lions are now set for the 2026 NFL Draft.  

The Lions have nine picks across the seven-round draft, including the 17th overall pick in the first round. Unlike the prior two years, Detroit's first-round pick will be midway on the opening night on Thursday.   

The 2026 draft is Detroit's seventh under executive vice president and general manager Brad Holmes. 

The three-day event takes place in Pittsburgh, April 23-25. Thursday's first round kicks off at 8 p.m., with the second and third rounds set for 7 p.m. Friday. The final four rounds start at noon on Saturday.   

Here's a look at where the Lions will make their picks this week. 

Lions 2026 NFL Draft picks 

• Round 1, Pick 17
• Round 2, Pick 18 (No. 50 overall)
• Round 4, Pick 18 (No. 111 overall)
• Round 4, Pick 28 (No. 128 overall), acquired from the Texans
• Round 5, Pick 17 (No. 157 overall)
• Round 5, Pick 41 (No. 181 overall), compensatory selection
• Round 6, Pick 24 (No. 205 overall), acquired from the Jaguars
• Round 6, Pick 32 (No. 213 overall), acquired from the Seahawks through the Jaguars
• Round 7, Pick 6 (No. 222 overall), acquired from the Browns

Lions first-round draft picks under Brad Holmes

• 2021: Penei Sewell (No. 7 overall), tackle, Oregon
• 2022: Aidan Hutchinson (No. 2 overall), defensive end, Michigan 
• 2022: Jameson Williams (No. 12 overall), wide receiver, Alabama 
• 2023: Jahmyr Gibbs (No. 12 overall), running back, Alabama 
• 2023: Jack Campbell (No. 18 overall), linebacker, Iowa 
• 2024: Terrion Arnold (No. 24 overall), cornerback, Alabama
• 2025: Tyleik Williams (No. 28 overall), defensive lineman, Ohio State