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PFF releases Detroit Lions NFL mock draft
TL;DR
Pro Football Focus has released a mock draft predicting the Detroit Lions will select Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Proctor is seen as a direct replacement for the recently released Taylor Decker.
Key points
- Pro Football Focus released a mock draft for the 2026 NFL Draft
- Detroit Lions projected to select Kadyn Proctor with No. 17 pick
- Proctor is an offensive tackle from Alabama
- He is seen as a replacement for Taylor Decker
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As the 2026 NFL Draft swiftly approaches, Pro Football Focus released its latest mock draft, which has the Detroit Lions selecting a valuable asset with their No. 17 overall pick.
Per PFF's Nathan Jahnke, he projects Detroit drafting 6-foot-7, 352-pound Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor as an immediate replacement of now-released Taylor Decker at the left tackle position next season.
No. 17: OT Kadyn Proctor - Alabama Crimson Tide
ATHENS, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Kadyn Proctor #74 of the Alabama Crimson Tide lines up in the receiver position against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Lions released longtime left tackle Taylor Decker, while his backup, Dan Skipper, retired. While Detroit added Larry Borom from the Miami Dolphins as a bridge option, the team still needs a long-term solution opposite right tackle .
Q&A
Who is Kadyn Proctor and why is he significant for the Detroit Lions?
Kadyn Proctor is a 6-foot-7, 352-pound offensive tackle from Alabama, projected to replace Taylor Decker on the Lions' offensive line.
What pick do the Detroit Lions have in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Detroit Lions hold the No. 17 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Why did the Detroit Lions release Taylor Decker?
The article does not specify the reasons for Taylor Decker's release, but it indicates that Kadyn Proctor is expected to fill his position.
