The Detroit Lions made seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. The NFC powerhouse picked at least one player from each round aside from the third.
Dan Campbell’s team had a forgettable 2025 season. Acing this year’s draft is the first step to avoiding a repeat in the upcoming campaign.
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So, with the draft now in the rearview mirror, let’s examine the undrafted free agents that joined the Lions shortly after the draft.
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List of Detroit Lions UDFAs after 2026 NFL draft
- CB De’Shawn Rucker, USF Bulls
- DB Aamaris Brown, UNLV Rebels
- DT Aidan Keanaaina, California Golden Bears
- EDGE Anthony Lucas, USC Trojans
- EDGE Eric O’Neill, Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- G Melvin Priesty, Illinois Fighting Illini
- LB Erick Hunter, Morgan State Bears
- QB Luke Altmyer, Illinois Fighting Illini
- TE Miles Kitselman, Tennessee Volunteers
The Lions are bringing in nine undrafted free agents. Note that there are two members of the Illinois Fighting Illini on the list.
Quarterback Luke Altmyer and guard Melvin Priesty will look to impress and potentially earn a roster spot. Also, the Lions seem focused on defense, with just three of the nine playing on the offensive side of the ball. They’re Altmyer, Priesty and Tennessee tight end Miles Kitselman.
Detroit Lions 2026 Draft recap
- Round 1, pick 17: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson Tigers
- Round 2, pick 44: Derrick Moore, DE, Michigan Wolverines
- Round 4, pick 118: Jimmy Rolder, LB, Michigan Wolverines
- Round 5, pick 157: Keith Abney, CB, Arizona State Sun Devils
- Round 5, pick 168: Kendrick Law, WR, Kentucky Wildcats
- Round 6, pick 205: Skyler Gill-Howard, DT, Texas Tech Red Raiders
- Round 7, pick 222: Tyre West, EDGE, Tennessee Volunteers
The Lions made two picks on the first two days of this year’s draft. Offensive tackle Blake Miller was drafted with the 17th pick, while the Lions traded up to get Derrick Moore with the 44th overall pick.
The rest of the draft saw the Detroit Lions fill out their roster with promising defensive players and a fifth-round wide receiver. The later round picks and undrafted free agents will likely battle for the final roster spots entering the 2026 campaign.
Edited by Nick Igbokwe
