US EditionWhere the Detroit Lions Pick in Each Round of the 2026 NFL Draft
- On Friday, general manager Brad Holmes moved the Detroit Lions up six spots in the second round, trading picks 50 and 128 to the New York Jets for the 44th overall selection to take Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore.
- With Aidan Hutchinson as their only consistent edge rusher, the Lions entered Day 2 with primary defensive needs, prompting Holmes to address a critical gap opposite him.
- Named a team captain and first-team All-Big Ten selection, Moore recorded 30 tackles and 10 sacks in 2025 while accumulating 95 total tackles and 21 sacks over his four Michigan seasons.
- Moore will rush opposite fellow Michigan alum Hutchinson, with their shared background potentially strengthening chemistry on the defensive line alongside free agent DJ Wonnum.
- Notably absent from Detroit's draft capital is a third-round selection, though the Lions hold seven picks across rounds 4-7, with their next choice scheduled for the fourth round.
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Derrick Moore selected by Detroit Lions in 2026 NFL Draft
Over his four years with the Michigan football team, edge rusher Derrick Moore grew steadily in his production on the field. Now, Moore is ready to continue growing and take his talents to the next level. With the 44th overall pick, Moore was selected by the Detroit Lions in the 2026 NFL Draft. Appearing in 53 games with 23 starts, Moore was a dominant factor on the defensive line for the Wolverines throughout his career. In 2025, Moore led Mic…
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