USA Today Ostly (25. Detroit Lions: OG Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State: Detroit's offensive line isn't the same dominant unit it was a few years ago. Ioane could be a pick to return that group to its heights. The 6-foot-4, 330-pound Penn State product is the top pure guard in the class with his mobility and power. He'd be a day one starter for Detroit.) (11-15-25): https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2025/11/15/2026-nfl-mock-draft-rueben-bain-arvell-reese/87218748007/
PFSN’s Stats and Insights team (24. Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE, Oregon: Matayo Uiagalelei has all of the traits to be a stellar pass rusher in this league, and playing alongside Aidan Hutchinson would certainly help him realize that potential sooner rather than later. He is a perfect fit for a Dan Campbell-led defense, as he has an elite work rate and brings it on every single play. Uiagalelei has four sacks on the season after recording 10.5 sacks last year in his sophomore season. 56. Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State: I expect the Lions to fortify their defensive line with both of their first two picks, as they are pretty strong in most other aspects of the game. Kayden McDonald is a large man who utilizes his size as an effective run defender, taking on offensive linemen and regularly bringing them to the ground. He has also been used as a goal-line fullback, and I can definitely see the Lions having fun with that.) (11-15-25): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-3-round-mock-draft-november-weil/
Tankathon (25. CB Avieon Terrell. 57. TE Max Klare) (11-14-25): https://www.tankathon.com/nfl/mock_draft
Walter football Charlie (25. Will Heldt, DE, Clemson: The Lions have Marcus Davenport and Josh Paschal entering free agency after this season, and they need more consistent pass-rushing production across from Aidan Hutchinson.. Thus far in 2025, Heldt has 29 tackles with four sacks and has played well for Clemson. Heldt played well for Purdue in 2024, recording 56 tackles with five sacks. The 6-foot-6, 260-pounder has good size, length, a surprising burst, and plays really hard. 52. Connor Lew, C, Auburn: Graham Glasgow is aging, and the Lions could use a true replacement for Frank Ragnow. Lew (6-3, 300) broke into the starting lineup during his freshman season and was an impressive blocker for the Tigers. In 2024, Lew was even better and is a well-balanced blocker. He is strong and agile as a run blocker while being very reliable in pass protection. Some sources have said Lew is similar to Creed Humphrey. Lew looks like a potential long-term starter at center or guard in the NFL.) (11-14-25): https://walterfootball.com/draft2026charlie_1.php?rbTop
USA Today Middlehurst-Schwartz (25. Detroit Lions – Matayo Uiagalelei, DE, Oregon. The link between player and team has persisted for some time, and it likely will for a good while. Uiagalelei is exactly what Dan Campbell covets in a potential running mate for Aidan Hutchinson: persistent, powerful and savvy.) (11-12-25): https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2025/11/12/nfl-mock-draft-2026-quarterbacks-first-round-predictions/87197182007/
Walter football Walt (25. Drew Shelton, OT/G: The Lions suddenly have a very shaky interior line. They need help at guard and center. Drew Shelton is an athletic lineman who has played every position at Penn State. 57. Kamari Ramsey, S: Aaron Glenn is gone, so the Lions need as much secondary talent to make up for the departure. Kamari Ramsey has excellent coverage skills.) (11-5-25): https://walterfootball.com/draft2026_1.php
Athlon Sports Easterling (25. LT Overton | Edge | Alabama: It sure looks like Aidan Hutchinson is back to full strength after returning from last year’s season-ending leg injury, but the Lions still need another blue-chip edge rusher to line up across from him. Overton’s size and power allow him to set a strong edge against the run and even slide inside to create alignment versatility, and he explodes off the ball against both the run and pass. His high-effort, physical style of play would be an ideal fit for Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes, too. 57. OG Emmanuel Pregnon) (11-11-25): https://athlonsports.com/nfl/2026-nfl-mock-draft-updated-2-rounds-nfl-week-11
Draft Network Eisner (24. David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech: Al-Quadin Muhammad is having a solid season for the Detroit Lions, but a long-term running mate for Aidan Hutchinson is still needed. Enter David Bailey. Bailey is coming off a strong performance against BYU this past weekend and is firmly in the first-round conversation. He’s a great athlete who uses his physical tools to consistently disrupt the quarterback.) (11-9-25): https://thedraftnetwork.com/2025/11/09/nfl-mock-draft-2026-november-9
SN Iyer (20. Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M (6-2, 248 pounds): Howell's explosiveness and relentlessness wreaking havoc would make him the perfect fit to match the playmaking energy of just-extended Aidan Hutchinson.) (11-6-25): https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-mock-draft-2026-saints-jets/8fc2413f9c162434f52e1e2f
Athletic Baumgartner (23. Matayo Uiagalelei, edge, Oregon: The Lions could look for offensive line help in the first round (either tackle or interior O-line), but a long-term answer opposite Aidan Hutchinson still remains at least a possibility. Uiagalelei, yet another young Oregon defender, has the ability to convert speed to power while playing multiple spots up front. He’d be a perfect Hutchinson complement.): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6780201/2025/11/06/nfl-mock-draft-2026-jets-cowboys-arvell-reese/
Draft Network Sanchez (21. T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson: The Detroit Lions are one of the best teams in the NFL and have proven that over the past few seasons. What they’ve also shown is that they need more help defensively, especially opposite Aidan Hutchinson. In this spot, they finally address the edge rusher position, selecting Clemson edge rusher T.J. Parker to pair with Hutchinson.) (11-5-25): https://thedraftnetwork.com/2025/11/02/nfl-mock-draft-2026-november-2
CBS Wilson (21. DE Quincy Rhodes Jr.: Rhodes Jr. is a rare size-speed athlete who overwhelms tackles with power and length while flashing advanced pass-rush moves for his age. His long-arm bull rush and explosive inside spin consistently collapse the pocket, and his balance and quickness allow him to chase down mobile quarterbacks. Still just 20 years old, his best football is ahead of him.(11-4-25): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/wilson-2026-nfl-mock-draft-prospects-analysis/
FanDuel Swaim (21. T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson: What do you give a team that has it all? The Detroit Lions really just need health more than anything on defense. Depth wouldn't hurt, either, and T.J. Parker would be an outstanding compliment to Aidan Hutchinson for a Detroit D that already generates plenty of pressure. Parker is probably the most disappointing preseason Clemson prospect with just 2.0 sacks this year after 11.0 in the Tigers' ACC-winning season a year ago, but Dabo Swinney's bunch has infrastructure issues that are well-known at this stage. The pre-draft process will be vital to sorting out a gaggle of EDGEs behind Bain Jr., and Parker is still in that mix.) (11-4-25): https://www.fanduel.com/research/2026-nfl-round-1-mock-draft-fernando-mendoza-and-ty-simpson-lead-ambiguous-qb-class
Round 1 (12 DE, 1 CB, 1 OT, 1 OG):
3 DE Matayo Uiagalelei
2 DE LT Overton
2 DE T.J. Parker
1 DE Keldric Faulk
1 DE Quincy Rhodes Jr
1 DE Cashius Howell
1 DE Will Heldt
1 DE David Bailey
1 CB Avieon Terrell
1 OT Drew Shelton
1 OG Olaivavega Ioane
Round 2 (1 OG, 1 OC, 1 TE, 1 S, 1 DT):
1 OG Emmanuel Pregnon
1 OC Connor Lew
1 TE Max Klare
1 S Kamari Ramsey
1 DT Kayden McDonald
Round 3
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