Detroit Lions Eye Draft Trade-Up Amid Offensive Tackle Pursuit

53 articles · Updated · Pride Of Detroit · Apr 23

The Detroit Lions are actively making calls to explore trading up in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to multiple reports.
The team is believed to be targeting a top offensive tackle, with Alabama’s Kadyn Proctor reportedly high on their list.
With a pressing need at tackle after Taylor Decker’s departure, the Lions may trade up to secure their preferred prospect.

Could the Lions' public interest in Kadyn Proctor be an elaborate draft-day smokescreen?

How much draft capital is too much to trade for a non-quarterback prospect?

With a weak tackle class, are the Lions being forced to overpay for a top prospect?

Why risk a trade for a flawed prospect instead of moving Penei Sewell to left tackle?

Can Detroit’s coaching staff fix the technical flaws that plagued Proctor in college?