The 2026 NFL Draft is officially here. With nine selections to work with entering draft day, the Detroit Lions hope to fill some of their roster holes with stars of the future as the franchise's brass descends upon the Steel City.

The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off live from Pittsburgh on Thursday, April 23 and the latest crop of rookies will be hearing their names called all weekend long. For the Detroit Lions, the biggest need is an obvious one: Tackle.

The Detroit Lions own the No. 17 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft and nine selections overall. In a change from previous years, teams now have eight minutes to make their first-round selections.

The Detroit Lions will make pick No. 17 selection of the first round. A full list of the Lions' selections is below and will be updated with pick-by-pick analysis through the weekend. DETROIT -- The 2026 NFL draft has begun in Pittsburgh.

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The Detroit Lions have needs all across the defense as they enter the 2026 NFL Draft. Detroit needs to add pass-rush ability opposite Aidan Hutchinson, both inside and on the edge. The Lions also have had attrition along the offensive line and could add depth there early in the weekend.

Here's what the final betting odds look like for the Detroit Lions' No. 17 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft via DraftKings.

Which players will become the newest members of the Detroit Lions? The 2026 NFL Draft takes place from Thursday, April 23, to Saturday, April 25, with all 32 teams making selections to help build their rosters for 2026 and beyond.