Borom is an experienced tackle who has primarily played right tackle but filled in at left tackle when needed. Last year, the 26-year-old played 664 NFL snaps at right tackle. He earned a 67.1 pass-block grade and a 54.4 run block grade. However, Borom did not record any snaps in 2025 at left tackle. <\/p>\n
While there has been speculation that Penei Sewell <\/a>could be moved over to cover that position, asking a player to take on a new role doesn\u2019t always translate well. Sewell is an elite Pro Bowl talent at his position. Moving him to an unfamiliar role isn\u2019t the best option. Instead, finding a talented left tackle in the draft would be a far better solution.<\/p>\n Free Agency Improved The Lions\u2019 EDGE Position\u00a0<\/p>\n Detroit is also in need of a talented starting EDGE. \u00a0Holmes\u2019 acquisition of veterans D.J. Wonnum<\/a> and Payton Turner will help stabilize the position, especially after the loss of Al-Quadin Muhammad.<\/a> However, the depth at that position remains alarmingly thin.<\/p>\n Free Agency Improved The Lions\u2019 Secondary<\/p>\n Holmes free agent acquisition of cornerback Christian Izien<\/a>\u00a0rates high marks. However, replacing the triple-threat loss of starters Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph,<\/a> and Terrion Arnold, for all or part of the season, makes improving the injury-depleted secondary <\/a>a high priority. \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Lions\u2019 Draft Options:<\/p>\n Detroit\u2019s top three draft needs are EDGE, left tackle, and secondary. In the first and second rounds, Holmes will be looking to draft NFL-ready players who can make an immediate impact. The Lions\u2019 first four 2026 NFL Draft picks are as follows: First Round: number 17, Second round: number 50, Fourth round: numbers 118 and 128. Depending upon which areas Holmes chooses to prioritize, here are six talented players who are projected to fall within the first two rounds.<\/p>\n Lions\u2019 1st round option at number 17: Left Tackle\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n An ideal fit for the Lions in round one would be Alabama\u2019s All-SEC left tackle, Kadyn Proctor<\/a>. According to Bucky Brooks Top Five Prospects By Position list,<\/a> Proctor is \u201ca massive edge blocker with the talent and potential to star at the next level. Although his weight issues could impact his play, there is no denying the Alabama star\u2019s talent and potential<\/a> if he refines his game under a detail-oriented coaching staff.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Proctor earned an impressive 84 on his Combine Athleticism score and a 74 Production grade, ranking him 5th overall. Given high marks by Lance Zierlein,<\/a> he described Proctor as \u201ca mass of humanity with rare size and length at his command. He\u2019s capable as a move blocker but shines when rolling downhill as a bona-fide people mover with bulldozing power.\u201d<\/p>\n Lions\u2019 1st round option at number 17: EDGE<\/p>\n While only a junior, Keldric Faulk <\/a>possesses that rare combination of athleticism, maturity, leadership, and accountability. He earned the admiration and respect of his coaches for his relentless motor and disciplined technique. NFL Analyst Zierlein described him as a player who has the potential to align at any spot<\/a> in odd or even fronts with the tools to penetrate or maintain gap integrity on lateral run plays.\u201d<\/p>\n The 20-year-old Auburn talent posted 110 career tackles (74 solo), 10.0 sacks, six pass defenses, 30 pressures, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries in his 37 career games with 32 starts. According to NFLdraftbuzz.com,<\/a> \u201cIn run defense, Faulk is one of the most complete and punishing edge defenders<\/a> to come through the SEC in recent memory. He plays with a level of physicality and technique against the ground game that will translate from Day 1, and there is no defensive coordinator in the league who would not benefit from plugging him into early-down rotations immediately.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n In addition to his strong athletic traits, Faulk has the maturity and high character the Lions seek.\u00a0 He would be an excellent first-round pick for Holmes.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Lions\u2019 1st round option at number 17: Safety<\/p>\n Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman<\/a> was initially projected as a high second-round pick.\u00a0 However, he undoubtedly boosted his draft capital with a stunning performance at the NFL Combine. Recording a 4.35 40-yard dash, 10\u20195\u201d broad jump, and a 41\u201d vertical, Thieneman received an impressive 86 Athleticism score that ranked first among his class. \u00a0<\/p>\n Projected as an immediate contributor, NFLdraftbuzz.com <\/a>reports, \u201cThieneman is the kind of safety who walks into a defensive meeting room on Day One and immediately earns his keep.<\/p>\n Zierlein noted his rare three-season production of 306 tackles and eight interceptions,<\/a> along with his athleticism and versatility to play all three safety positions. Thieneman\u2019s elite athleticism and positional versatility would provide the Lions with an immediate-impact player who could adequately cover for a starting safety or cornerback.\u00a0<\/p>\n Lions\u2019 2nd round option at number 50: Left Tackle\u00a0<\/p>\n Caleb Tiernan, <\/a>a 6\u20198\u2033 323 lb. Livonia Michigan native is projected as a quality second-round selection. The talented offensive lineman from Northwestern as praised by his coach for his exemplary work ethic and leadership. At the NFL Combine, he placed fourth in his Production Score of 74.\u00a0<\/p>\n Although Tiernan played all but one of his 784 snaps last year at left tackle, he has the versatility to play both positions. \u00a0 Finishing the year with an 82.7 pass block grade,<\/a> Tiernan gave up only three sacks and four QB hits.\u00a0 While he is strong in his pass game, his run game is weaker.<\/p>\n However, according to Zierlein, Tiernan \u201ccarries the denseness of frame and core strength of a guard<\/a>. Feet feature good initial quickness, and he takes excellent angles on the move.\u201d<\/p>\n The EDGE class for the 2026 Draft is one of the deepest in recent memory.\u00a0 Consequently, several promising young talents are likely to be available in the second round. Either T.J. Parker<\/a> from Clemson or Michigan\u2019s Derrick Moore\u00a0<\/a>would be the top choices.<\/p>\n Parker is an impressive 6\u20194\u201d, 263 lb. Junior whose profile on nfldraftbuzz.com<\/a> describes a player who \u201cweaponizes his hands at the point of attack with violent striking and active counters that regularly leave offensive tackles grasping at air. Furthermore, his \u201cball stripping ability is elite\u201d<\/a> with six forced fumbles in 2024 that were attributed to \u201cprecise timing and calculated violence at the catch point.\u201d<\/p>\n Moore is equally impressive as a pass rusher and was described by Zierlein as \u201ca bull-rush aficionado<\/a>, piling up pressures and sacks. \u201c At 6\u20194\u201d and 255 lbs., Moore is a talented product of the same Michigan program as Aidan Hutchinson, which suggests the two would pair nicely. In his senior year, the former Michigan team captain posted 10.5 tackles for loss and 10 sacks in 12 starts. He was named Michigan\u2019s Defensive Player of the Year and Bo Schembechler MVP. \u00a0<\/p>\n Lions\u2019 2nd round option at number 50: Secondary<\/p>\n LSU safety A.J. Haulcy\u00a0<\/a>was described by\u00a0\u00a0The Athletic\u2019s Colton Pouncey<\/a>\u00a0as \u201ca complete safety with excellent ball production, Haulcy covers a ton of ground and can handle responsibilities near the line of scrimmage, too.\u201d<\/p>\n At 6\u20190\u2033 tall and 222 pounds, Haulcy is primarily a zone\/slot safety with the physicality and coverage instincts to become a plug-and-play starter in the NFL. He began his career at New Mexico and TCU before transferring to LSU for his senior year. Fine-tuning his skills at every stop along the way, Haulcy hit his stride at LSU.<\/p>\n Earning First Team All-State and First Team All-District honors as a senior, Haulcy was described as a \u201cball-hawking defensive back\u201d who racked up three pick-sixes. During his 48-game collegiate career, Haulcy recorded 347 tackles (203 solo), 10 interceptions, defended 19 passes, and forced four fumbles.<\/p>\n![\"Auburn](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774449617_272_Chargers-Mock-Draft-300x198.jpg\")
Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk (15) celebrates a stop as the Auburn Tigers take on South Alabama Jaguars at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Auburn Tigers lead South Alabama Jaguars 28-9 at halftime.<\/p>\n![\"Caleb](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/USATSI_24835572_168402708_lowres-300x200.jpg\")
Nov 23, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Northwestern Wildcats offensive lineman Caleb Tiernan (72) blocks Michigan Wolverines defensive end Tyler McLaurin (27) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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