Detroit Lions select Michigan LB Jimmy Rolder in fourth round.
TL;DR
The Detroit Lions selected linebacker Jimmy Rolder from Michigan with the 118th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Rolder, a one-year starter, led the Wolverines in tackles last season.
Key points
- Detroit Lions selected Jimmy Rolder in the 2026 NFL Draft
- Rolder is a linebacker from Michigan
- He led Michigan with 73 tackles last season
- Rolder is expected to fill the WILL linebacker role
- He was named Second Team All-Big Ten
Previous Lions picks
Lions remaining picks
- Round 5, Pick 17 (157 overall)
- Round 5, Pick 41 (181 overall)
- Round 6, Pick 24 (205 overall)
- Round 6, Pick 32 (213 overall)
- Round 7, Pick 6 (222 overall)
Top remaining needs for Lions:
Offensive tackleDefensive endLinebacker- Tight end
- Nose tackle
- Defensive back
- Running back
NFL Draft schedule
Day 2
**What:**Rounds 2-3 **When:** Friday, April 24 — 7 p.m. ET until around 11:30 p.m. **TV:**ABC, ESPN, NFL Network **Online streaming:**ESPN app, NFL Plus, ABC, Hulu, Disney+
Day 3
**What:**Rounds 4-7 **When:** Saturday, April 25 — Noon ET until around 7 p.m. ET **TV:**ABC, ESPN, NFL Network **Online streaming:**ESPN app, NFL Plus, ABC, Hulu, Disney+
Q&A
What position does Jimmy Rolder play for the Detroit Lions?
Jimmy Rolder plays linebacker for the Detroit Lions.
How many tackles did Jimmy Rolder record in his last season at Michigan?
Jimmy Rolder recorded 73 tackles in his last season at Michigan.
What pick did the Detroit Lions use to select Jimmy Rolder in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Detroit Lions selected Jimmy Rolder with the 118th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
