Why Clemson’s ironman OT was my final mock first-round pick for Detroit Lions A four-year starting offensive tackle who has been as consistent and durable as they come from a major program. Blake Miller has been labeled a “high-floor prospect,” like it’s a bad thing or somethin...

here is a sidebar explainer with a video breakdown embedded:

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Ben Raven’s final mock draft: Detroit Lions take battle-tested, tough Clemson OT It’s time to get down to business. The 2026 NFL draft begins this Thursday, and after months of preparation, it’s time to turn in our final mock drafts.

my pick for the Detroit Lions is in, here is my final mock draft:

www.mlive.com/lions/2026/0...

Mailbag! We answer your Lions draft questions, give our top five prospects YouTube video by MLive

Dungeon of Doom pre-draft mailbag podcast is alive with
@korywoods.bsky.social (we also broadcasted live on MLive's YouTube and social channels while recording, and will continue to do so, while also still having edited audio-only versions in the typical spots):

www.youtube.com/live/waAvEgb...

another bang of the drum for questions before tomorrow

We'll do our final pre-draft mailbag Dungeon of Doom podcast on Thursday. Drop those questions here or hit dungeonofdoom@mlive.com with a written question or recorded voice memo. We're getting close. Should be fun.

‘Just gritty’: NBA guard opens up about playing with Lions LB in high school Bucks guard AJ Green recalls playing high school basketball with Lions LB Jack Campbell, praising his grit and leadership.

Bucks guard AJ Green recalls playing high school basketball with Lions LB Jack Campbell, praising his grit and leadership.

‘One opportunity ...’: Outside Lions facility, ex-Eastern Michigan player stakes NFL dream Freddie McGee III, AFL defensive player of the year, waited outside Allen Park with a posterboard listing his stats, hoping Dan Campbell's Lions would give him the workout he's earned.

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NEW: Since 8 a.m., former Eastern Michigan DB Freddie McGee III has stood outside the Detroit Lions practice facility, hoping to catch the attention of the coaching staff and front office entering the building.

Why?

To finally get his shot in the NFL.

We'll do our final pre-draft mailbag Dungeon of Doom podcast on Thursday. Drop those questions here or hit dungeonofdoom@mlive.com with a written question or recorded voice memo. We're getting close. Should be fun.

No fifth-year options for Jack Campbell or Jahmyr Gibbs yet. But Lions GM Brad Holmes said those discussions have happened.

If it doesn't work out in the draft, he said they don't feel they have to supplement those position.

Lions GM Brad Holmes said he feels Larry Borom and DJ Wonnum have starter-level ability when asked about the OT and EDGE situation.

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ESPN's Matt Miller joins to talk 2026 NFL draft regarding the Detroit Lions YouTube video by MLive

Thanks to ESPN's Matt Miller for joining @korywoods.bsky.social and myself on this week's Dungeon of Doom podcast to talk all things Detroit Lions less than two weeks out from the draft (!)

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let’s do that hockey

That with Clark, and Harper back, safety depth is pretty solid.

Detroit Lions have re-signed DB Avonte Maddox

I love my job/travel. But I gotta say, 7 seasons in, November is already like a continuous punching bag on the brain with how fast it moves and how much is packed in. Not getting the bye with a likely heavy primetime schedule and the already complicated logistics of November seems wild for players.

Star Lions WR can’t wait to play for starving German fans, work more with new OC No surprise, but Amon-Ra St. Brown is fired up for the opportunity to bring his and the Detroit Lions’ game to the German fans who are starving for more NFL football next season.

No surprise, but Amon-Ra St. Brown is fired up for the opportunity to bring his and the Detroit Lions’ game to the German fans who are starving for more NFL football next season.

Lions believe leaning more on young leaders after veteran exits will help in long run Campbell isn't downplaying the loss of the likes of Decker, Anzalone, Raymond and others. But he is pounding the table for Jack Campbell and Penei Sewell for being ready to take on even more as leaders.

Campbell isn't downplaying the loss of the likes of Decker, Anzalone, Raymond and others. But he is pounding the table for Jack Campbell and Penei Sewell for being ready to take on even more as leaders.

Lions president declines further comment on Frank Ragnow bonus repayment "But I’m very comfortable with where we are. And every situation has been handled separately and differently. And I don’t have anything else to say on that.”

"But I’m very comfortable with where we are. And every situation has been handled separately and differently. And I don’t have anything else to say on that.”

The new NFL Draft picks proposal was dead on arrival. Is it dead forever? The Browns withdrew their proposal to extend the window of draft pick trades to five years. Something similar might return in the future.

At the league meetings in Phoenix, several high-ranking sources believed the draft picks rule proposal was a test balloon - and one that more teams than publicly shared are interested in: www.nytimes.com/athletic/716...

Lions working through logistics of Germany game, but ‘unlikely’ to get bye after trip Regarding the bye week typically following international games, Wood noted how it’s no longer guaranteed, and he’s expecting the Lions not to get it at this point, saying, “I think it’s unlikely ...”

Rod Wood said it's unlikely the Lions get the bye week after the Germany game. Working with assumption the game is in November, it's a tricky month with Thanksgiving game and after back-to-back years with two Thursday games (Wood is pushing back against that this year)

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When I asked him about the loss of so much veteran leadership, Dan Campbell was quick to point to Jack Campbell and Penei Sewell as those guys who will step up the most. They drafted them because they were great players and leaders, and feels like this could be great for them in the long term.

Dan Campbell said the Detroit Lions will not have joint practices this year. He felt it was counterproductive and that they can get more by just staying put and working against themselves.

Lions HC Dan Campbell said he's ready to move Penei Sewell to left tackle. Not fully committing to that right now, but that's where he's at with everything.

"If you're asking me, I'd like to move him. I would. I would like to move him to left."

Communication breakdowns: A timeline of Taylor Decker's strange end in Detroit and lingering awkwardness with team leaders Decker said idea of a pay cut was sprung on him only after he announced plans to play in 2026. He hasn't heard directly from team leadership since before publicly making that announcement.

I spent three hours at Taylor Decker's Phoenix home yesterday to discuss a strange offseason. On his decision to return, then ask for his release, the plan going forward, and the uncomfortable lingering awkwardness he feels with Lions leadership. www.detroitfootball.net/p/communicat...

last call

Detroit Lions have signed OG Ben Bartch.