Jeremy Fowler Drops Major Detroit Lions Draft Intel

As the 2026 NFL Draft gets set to kick off tonight, the Detroit Lions may be more aggressive than many expected.

According to ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler, Detroit is not just sitting back at No. 17, they are actively exploring their options.

“Some teams are watching Detroit (17) as trade-up threat. They’ve been making calls.”

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Detroit Lions at center of draft buzz

The Lions currently hold the No. 17 overall pick, placing them right in the middle of a potentially chaotic first round.

For weeks, much of the focus has been on whether teams might try to jump ahead of Detroit, especially with their well-known need at offensive tackle.

Now, the narrative may be shifting.

Instead of being the team that gets jumped, the Lions could be the ones doing the jumping.

What could Detroit be targeting?