The Detroit Lions selected Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller with its first-round choice. In the process, Lions general manager Brad Holmes checked off a key box on Detroit’s draft needs list.
After addressing offensive tackle, ESPN lists EDGE, cornerback, defensive tackle and running back as remaining needs for the Detroit Lions in the 2026 NFL draft.
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The Lions still have eight draft picks remaining, but Detroit owns just the lone day two pick. That’s the No. 50 overall selection in the second round.
Here’s a look at the best available players at each of those position groups per ESPN entering day two:
EDGECornerback
Brandon Cisse, South Carolina
Keith Abney II, Arizona State
Defensive tackle
Kayden McDonald, Ohio State
Domonique Orange, Iowa State
Chris McClellan, Missouri
Running back
Mike Washington Jr., Arkansas
Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest
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