Lions Mock Draft Shocker: Safety Over Tackle

0:00It's April 22nd, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today Football News Powered by AI. The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday, April 23rd in Pittsburgh, and pro football talk dropped their one-and-only mock draft with. A curveball for the Detroit Lions at pick number 17. Instead of beefing up the line, they have the Lions Grabbing Safety. Dylan Theaneman, a six-foot, 201-pound standout for Morgan. These fans expect the team to target offensive tackle after cutting Taylor Decker loose, adding some much-needed depth up front to protect their quarterback. This pick raises eyebrows because Theaneman slides ahead of Georgia tackle Monroe Freeling, who's seen as a prime first-round option for Detroit's line woes. Safety is on the radar too, with Kirby Joseph coming off a knee injury and Brian Branch nursing a torn Achilles, leaving question marks in the secondary. Not drafts like this one are all about firing of debates and peeking into GM minds, so

1:01whether Detroit swings for Theaneman or sticks to the script, the real draft will settle it soon enough.