Lions' Proctor Grab: Overreach or Smart Move?

0:00On April 23rd, Detroit Lions fans picture this, a wild trade projection for the 2026 NFL draft where GM Brad Homes swaps there. 17th overall pick plus the 118th pick and a future second-rounder to jump to 13th with the Rams, the prize. Massive offensive tackle, Caden Proctor, 6 foot 7 and 352 pounds of raw power to shield Jared Goff. Earlier this week, draft guru Peter Schrager floated this scenario, spotlighting Proctor's upside as a long-term line anchor. But moving up just four spots means burning extra assets on a guy who's got talent but isn't a lock for the top tier. Lion supporters are already sideying at hard. Homes built this squad on smart value plays, patience over panic, yet this feels like chasing a prospect who could slide right to 17 or even. Later, with needs at edge Russia and D-line 2, why overpay when the board might fall your way? Smarter pass exists if they crave Proctor, hold at 17 and snack him, trade back for more

1:04picks while eyeing him still or pivot to another stud. If the draft shakes out different, no need to force it this early. Bottom line, Lions will wheel and deal come draft 9, but this aggressive grab for Proctor screams overreach fans would be left scratching heads. Wondering if value just took a back seat. NFL news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Game Day. I'm Corey with The Story.