Detroit Lions sign 3 rookie draft picks, including DE Derrick Moore

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 .