Lions Draft Michigan's Derrick Moore

0:00It's April 25th, NFL News Today, starts now, AI powered and always on. To Troy Lyons finally snagged an ed rusher they've been eyeing for years, drafting Michigan's Derek Moore at Pick 44 in the second round. They traded up from 50 and their 128th pick with the New York Jets to make it happen. Moore crushed his senior year, leading the Big Ten with a 17.5% pressure rate on past rushes. Financial limits hit hard in free agency, so they focused on the offensive line and grab guys like DJ1M on a one-year deal. That left the edgeroom thin around star Aiden Hutchinson, with question marks from injuries and rookies. This draft though, the board felt perfect, letting them target needs without forcing it. Fans and insiders been clamoring for this move, and Holmes joked and matched the mock drafts. Moore, from Baltimore, called Michigan his second home. He even moved his mom their freshman year. Lyons in lit up social media, posting another mic man in the building with fire emojis.

1:01At 6 foot 4, 255 pounds, Moore's got long arms for run defense and a nasty bull rush. His 36% win rate in past situations ranked top 10 nationally. He's the high floor guy, mature and ready to rotate in right away. Lyons love their type, and Moore checks every box for building depth now and starting next year. This keeps their pass rush humming while staying true to the board.