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Where the Detroit Lions Pick in Each Round of the 2026 NFL Draft
Detroit moved up six spots to land a starting-caliber pass rusher who had 10 sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss in 2025, team officials said.
- On Friday, April 24, 2026, the Detroit Lions traded up to select Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore with the 44th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- General Manager Brad Holmes prioritized addressing the team's long-standing need for a second edge rusher by pairing Moore with fellow Michigan alum Aidan Hutchinson on the defensive line.
- Moore, a team captain, recorded 10 sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss in 2025; scouts note his physical bull-rush technique and ability to generate consistent pressure consistently.
- To secure the selection, Detroit sent the 50th and 128th picks to the New York Jets, marking the fifth time in six drafts Holmes has traded in the second round.
- The team enters Saturday with seven remaining picks across rounds 4 through 7, as the final four rounds of the draft start at noon on April 25, 2026.
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