Lions fans react to Detroit Day 3 NFL draft selections
Detroit Lions fans share reactions to Day 3 NFL draft selections
The Detroit Lions' best pick in the 2026 NFL Draft is widely considered to be first-round offensive tackle Blake Miller, who fits the team's needs perfectly. Additionally, cornerback Keith Abney, selected in the fifth round, is seen as a significant value pick with long-term potential.
**My answer:** The easy answer is Blake Miller, the Lions’ first-round pick. With the way the board had fallen and given the Lions’ needs, walking away with a first-round offensive tackle made the most sense for this team. And given that every team in the league seemingly knew Detroit wanted an offensive tackle, getting one without spending extra draft capital and landing the tackle that arguably fit them the best, will likely give them the best 2026 season of this class, and has all sorts of grit should be considered a major win. But if we want to go beyond the chalk answer, I imagine most will select cornerback Keith Abney, the first of the Lions’ two fifth-round selections. Abney was widely considered a Day 2 prospect, so to get him outside of the top-150 (157) feels like a wild success. In , he’ll bring long-term starting potential to the nickel position while also potentially adding depth on the outside. In an offseason where the Lions lost fan-favorite , they may have somehow found his replacement in the fifth round. You’ve got to love it. What Lions draft pick was your favorite? Rank them from best to worst in the comment section below!
The Lions' first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft was offensive tackle Blake Miller.
Keith Abney plays cornerback for the Detroit Lions.
Blake Miller was considered the best pick because he addressed a critical need for an offensive tackle and fit the team's strategy without requiring extra draft capital.
Detroit Lions fans share reactions to Day 3 NFL draft selections

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