Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft is set to begin in Pittsburgh on Thursday evening. In due time, we'll know exactly how the Detroit Lions are positioned to reclaim their spot atop the NFC North following a series of moves in free agency, trades and the draft.
In the meantime, The Detroit News has been working to make sure you're the most informed fan at your draft party this weekend.
From the mock drafts that give you an idea of how the first round could go, to position-by-position previews that fill you in on which classes are the strongest, to deep dives on individual prospects who could end up landing with the Detroit Lions at No. 17 overall, we've got everything you need to be ready for the 2026 NFL Draft.
▶ Richard Silva's final 2026 NFL mock draft: Lions continue prioritizing OL
▶ Niyo: Here is what the Lions' 7-round haul could look like in 2026 NFL Draft
▶ Gritiron Gang podcast: Who do the Lions take at No. 17? Mock draft 4.0 (Video)
▶ Detroit Lions mock draft 3.0: Which OT will be best available at 17?
▶ 2026 NFL mock draft 2.0: Will Lions' pick give them the edge?
▶ 2026 NFL Mock draft 1.0: Writers split on which OL Lions should take at No. 17
▶ Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor
▶ Ranking top offensive tackles for Lions in NFL Draft
▶ Who do the Lions take at No. 17? Mock draft 4.0
▶ Seven NFL Combine winners who caught our eye for Lions
▶ NFL Combine: Day 2 and 3 prospects to watch for Lions
▶ Detroit's Caleb Banks sounds like he could be good fit for Dan Campbell’s Lions
▶ NFL Combine observations: Options abound for Lions to improve OL
▶ NFL Combine observations: Should TE Kenyon Sadiq be on the table for Lions?
▶ NFL Combine observations: Why edge defender Keldric Faulk might work for Lions in first round
▶ NFL Combine observations: DB Keionte Scott could offer Lions instant impact
▶ Senior Bowl standouts: One player at each position for Lions