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Detroit Lions sign 3 rookie draft picks, including DE Derrick Moore
TL;DR
The Detroit Lions have signed three rookie draft picks, including defensive end Derrick Moore. Moore, selected 44th overall, is expected to compete for a rotational role this fall.
Key points
- Detroit Lions signed three rookie draft picks
- Derrick Moore expected to compete for a rotational role
- Moore had 10 sacks last season at Michigan
- Lions traded up to select Moore at 44th overall
Detroit LionsDerrick MooreSkyler Gill-HowardTyre West
The Detroit Lions have started signing their rookie draft class.
The Lions have agreed to terms with at least three of their seven draft picks: defensive linemen Derrick Moore, Skyler Gill-Howard and Tyre West.
Michigan edge Derrick Moore (8) tackles Central Michigan quarterback Joe Labas (2) during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.
Moore, whose signing was reported by KPRC-TV in Houston, is expected to compete for a rotational role at defensive end this fall. He had a career-high 10 sacks last season at Michigan, and the Lions traded up six spots to take him with the 44th overall pick in the second round of April's draft.
Gill-Howard, a sixth-round pick No. 205 overall, will compete for a backup job at defensive tackle after starting six games last fall at Texas Tech. Gill-Howard started his college career at Upper Iowa and played three seasons at Northern Illinois before finishing his career with the Red Raiders. He missed the second half of last year with an ankle injury.
West, the Lions' seventh-round pick No. 222 overall, also should compete for a job as a sub-package pass rusher. He had 10 sacks in 48 games at .
Q&A
Who are the Detroit Lions' rookie draft picks signed in 2026?
The Detroit Lions have signed defensive linemen Derrick Moore, Skyler Gill-Howard, and Tyre West from their 2026 draft class.
What was Derrick Moore's performance at Michigan before joining the Lions?
Derrick Moore had a career-high of 10 sacks during his last season at Michigan.
Why did the Detroit Lions trade up to select Derrick Moore?
The Lions traded up six spots to select Derrick Moore with the 44th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, indicating their strong interest in his potential.