Detroit Lions' Day 2 Draft Picks

0:00On April 24, Detroit Lions snagged Blake Miller as their new starting right tackle in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Now we're diving into day two with the second and third rounds, and plenty of top talent remains on the board for them to target. Their biggest need is another edge rusher, and guys like Zion Young from Missouri stand out with 57 pressures in 8 sacks last year. Plus, a strong run defense grade. Derek Moore out of Michigan brings bull rush power with 41 pressures in 11 sacks, and the Lions have scouted him close to home in Ann. Arbor. Minebacker is huge too, especially with Owats and Zalongan. Kyle Lewis from Pittsburgh fits perfect as a tackler who covers and rushes, while Jay Sean Barham from Michigan could lock down that Sam spot with his. All around game. Jacob Rodriguez from Texas Tech boasts the top coverage grade among LBs at 92.7. Don't sleep on slot corner D'Angelo Ponds from Indiana, who's small at five foot nine, but plays giant, ready to start if they move on from Amick.

1:07Robertson. Safety's like Jalong Kilgore from South Carolina, and edges such as TJ Parker, from Clemson, or Cassia's Howell, from Texas A&M, round out the value. Mayan scouts have hit these schools hard, so expect trades or smart picks to build that defense even stronger as rounds two and three unfold. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.