7-Round Detroit Lions Mock Draft: The latest Intel tells the story in this edition

There’s been a lot of things learned in recent weeks and we take all of that into account in this edition of our seven-round mock draft series.

Mike Payton — Detroit Lions Beat Writer
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Sep 6, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats defensive lineman Dontay Corleone (2) stands on the field against the Bowling Green Falcons in the first half at Nippert Stadium.
Sep 6, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats defensive lineman Dontay Corleone (2) stands on the field against the Bowling Green Falcons in the first half at Nippert Stadium. Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

We’re almost there. Just a couple more mock drafts and then the Detroit Lions will be handing in their first-round pick to Roger Goodell at the 2026 NFL Draft.

This week, we’re taking into account more of what we’ve learned in recent weeks. If the Lions have this kind of draft, there’s a lot to feel good about.

17th pick: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

It’s been the talk all week since NFL insider Daniel Jeremiah reported that the Lions love Proctor and he’s not expected to make it past them. That’s perfectly fine for Detroit. They get a large framed man with crazy athleticism that you don’t usually see with a guy his size. He can pass block, he can get downfield, and block at the next level in the run game. Nobody should feel bad about it if this is the pick.

50th pick: Derrick Moore, Edge, Michigan

We know a few things here. The Lions value positional versatility, and Michigan was one of the only schools Brad Holmes has been to himself during the season. Moore just fits everything the Lions want to do. He can pass rush, and he sets the edge in the run game. Perfect for the Lions.

118th pick: Dontay Coreleone, DT, Cincinnati

We haven’t been able to see much from the Lions’ top-30 visits, but we do know they’re looking at interior defensive linemen. The visits we know about show that they want a man in the middle. Coreleone is special. He’s a nose tackle who can stuff the run and rush the passer. You very often get one of those; in this case, you get both.

128th pick: Jimmy Rolder, LB, Michigan

Now here’s a guy the Lions have had a top-30 visit with. Yeah, the Michigan State fan is reluctantly doubling up on Wolverines. But this guy can play that Alex Anzalone role really well. He’s good in coverage, he can pass rush, and he has solid instincts that show a nose for the ball.

157th pick: Mikail Kamara, Edge, Indiana

The Lions get a steal here. Kamara appeared to have had a down season last year, but when you watch the film, you really see that he was getting pressure, and then the interior guys would clean up the sacks. Kamara can pass rush. Just watch the film.

181st pick: Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas

Now just seems like the right time to take a young quarterback and see what you can get out of him. Green is a dual-threat guy, just like Lions fans have been wanting for some time now. He has some things to work on, and the Lions and Jared Goff can give him time to do that.

  • 205th pick: Miles Kitselman, TE, Tennessee
  • 213th pick: Eli Heidenreich, RB, Navy
  • 222nd pick: Uar Bernard. DT, Nigeria

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