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Lions' Draft Targets: DBs & Linemen

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The NFL Scouting Combine showcased impressive performances, with defensive backs Dillon Thieneman and Bud Clark, and lineman Brian Parker and Caleb Lomu, standing out as potential fits for the Detroit Lions needs in the secondary and offensive line. These prospects could help address injuries and rebuild depth, making them day-two targets in the 2026 draft.

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Lions' Draft Targets: DBs & Linemen

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Lions' Draft Targets: DBs & Linemen. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00On March 9th, here's the latest surrounding the NFL. The NFL Scott & Combine just wrapped up in record time with position groups posting the fastest 40-yard dash averages ever outside of quarterbacks. Now attention turns to the 2026 draft, and for the Detroit Lions, four prospects stand out as potential fits to address needs in the burst. Secondary and offensive line. Dylan Theaneman, from Oregon, and Bud Clark, from TCU, impressed at the defensive back workouts. The Nemen ran a 4.3540-yard dash, leaped 41 inches vertically, and showed versatility across safety roles, much like a Rover in multiple coverages. Clark, clocking 4.41, brings ready-now production against the run and in zone, resembling lion's safety. Kirby Joseph. These defensive backs could help while Kirby Joseph recovers from knee surgery and Brian Branch from an Achilles injury. Their fluid drills and ball skills make them day two targets, possibly even Teaneman, at pick 17 if he slides.

1:05Up front, Duke and Tyrion Lyman, Brian Parker, shown in center drills with quick feet and solid anchor strength, ideal for a move inside despite some balanced tweaks needed. Utah tackle Caleb Lomu, measured 6 feet, 6'313 pounds, and posted elite athletic scores, mirroring top prospects with his. Flexibility and grip perfect timing with Taylor Decker seeking a release. Free agency and pro days loom next, but these players highlight how the Lions could rebuild death, come draft day, and April. The daily news now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.

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