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- The Detroit Lions prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft with their first pick at No. 17 overall.
- Monroe Freeling, offensive tackle from Georgia, is projected as the Lions' likely first-round pick.
- In the second round, D'Angelo Ponds, cornerback from Indiana, could bolster the secondary with speed and toughness.
- Edge rusher T.J. Parker from Clemson remains a key focus for the Lions' defense, despite a 2025 production drop.
