Detroit Lions publish 4-round 2026 NFL mock draft with trade up for 101st pick

8 articles · Updated · AtoZ Sports · Apr 25

The mock draft features Detroit trading their 118th and 222nd picks to the Bills for the 101st pick, selecting linebacker Kyle Louis from Pittsburgh.
Additional projected picks include Caden Curry (Edge, Ohio State), Andre Fuller (CB, Toledo), Dallen Bentley (TE, Utah), and Sawyer Robertson (QB, Baylor).
This simulation highlights the Lions’ potential draft strategy, emphasizing versatility and value, as the team prepares for the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft with six total selections.

Which of the Lions' simulated Day 3 picks has the best chance to become an unexpected NFL starter?

Does this mock draft's aggressive trade-up truly reflect GM Brad Holmes' 'best player available' philosophy?

Was the Lions' simulated trade for Kyle Louis a savvy move or a costly overpay according to draft analytics?

Can Detroit's coaching staff truly fix Sawyer Robertson's flaws, or is the QB prospect a wasted late-round pick?

Is linebacker Kyle Louis the future of the position, or is he simply too undersized for the NFL's physicality?