Who did the Detroit Lions select in the 2026 draft?

The Detroit Lions looked to bolster their roster through the 2026 NFL draft after a 9-8 finish last season left them just short of the playoffs.

The organization had several picks on the third day of the draft, which included rounds 4-7. The Lions drafted an offensive tackle from Clemson with the 17th overall pick on Thursday and an edge that's familiar to many Michiganders in the second round on Friday.

Here's what to know about Detroit's picks in the 2026 draft.

First round, No. 17 overall: OT Blake Miller, Clemson

Detroit used their first-round pick to add to the offensive line, selecting tackle Blake Miller. The Ohio native and former Clemson Tiger stands at 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 317 pounds.

Miller earned first-team All-ACC in 2024 and 2025, starting all games at Clemson. He was named to the third-team All-ACC in 2023.

"When you think about Blake Miller, you sleep easy," Lions general manager Brad Holmes said after the team drafted him.

Miller has a chance to start right away for Detroit. The organization released veteran offensive linemen Taylor Decker and Graham Glasgow last month.

Second round, No. 44 overall: EDGE Derrick Moore, Michigan

Derrick Moore, the Lions' second-round pick in the 2026 draft, is well-known to many Ann Arbor, Michigan, residents. 

The former University of Michigan Wolverines edge recorded a career-high 10 sacks, 10.5 tackles for loss, three pass deflections  and forced two fumbles last season before earning first-team All-Big Ten honors. 

Moore was a two-year starter at Michigan and is expected to compete with DJ Wonnum for playing time, according to the team.

Fourth round, No. 118 overall: LB Jimmy Rolder, Michigan

The Lions started the third day of the 2026 draft by taking linebacker Jimmy Rolder.

According to the organization, the former Wolverines standout earned a starting role last season and led Michigan in tackles (73).

Rolder also broke up three passes and secured an interception and a fumble recovery during the 2025 season, the university's website said.

Fifth round, No. 157 overall: CB Keith Abney II, Arizona State

Cornerback Keith Abney II was drafted by the Lions in the fifth round on Saturday. 

Last season, Abney allowed zero touchdowns on 72 targets thrown his way and earned first-team All-Big 12 honors with the Arizona State Sun Devils. He recorded 98 tackles in his collegiate career, according to the Lions.

The organization says Abney is the first cornerback to be taken by Detroit in the fifth round since 2019.

Fifth round, No. 168 overall: WR Kendrick Law, Kentucky

Detroit traded picks No. 181 and 213 of this year's draft to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for the 168th overall pick on Saturday.

Following the move, the Lions selected wide receiver Kendrick Law, who played for Kentucky last season. During that time, according to the Lions, he ranked 10th among FBS receivers in yards after catch per reception (9.5).

Law, who played with Alabama for three seasons before transferring to Kentucky, had 86 catches for 883 yards and four touchdowns in his NCAA career. He also had 710 yards off of 31 kickoff returns, the Lions said.

Sixth round, No. 205 overall: DT Skyler Gill-Howard, Texas Tech

The Lions drafted defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard with pick No. 205.

Gill-Howard had 88 tackles in his collegiate career, including 6.5 sacks, according to Detroit. He spent last season with the Texas Tech Red Raiders after three seasons with the Northern Illinois Huskies.

The Milwaukee, Wisconsin, native told CBS Sports that he models his game after former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald and can "beat any O-lineman with leverage."

Seventh round, No. 222 overall: EDGE Tyre West, Tennessee

Tyre West, who produced at least five tackles for a loss in three of his four NCAA seasons, was selected by the Lions in the seventh round.

West tallied 65 tackles and 10 sacks while playing for the Tennessee Volunteers.