Where to watch 2026 NFL draft, Detroit Lions' first-round pick

TL;DR

The Detroit Lions will select 17th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. They are expected to target an offensive tackle or an EDGE player to enhance their roster.

Key points

Detroit Lions pick 17th overall in 2026 NFL Draft
Draft will take place in Pittsburgh
Lions may target offensive tackle or EDGE player

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After months of speculation, the big day is here.

The Detroit Lions will pick at No. 17 overall in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft from Pittsburgh. Which direction will the Lions head in round one from the Steel City?

Many forecast Detroit to find its Taylor Decker replacement and draft one of the top offensive tackles. The Lions could be thinking of finding a star EDGE to pair with Aidan Hutchinson.

Watch 2026 NFL draft

Whichever direction it is, fans will have their answer by night's end. As the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft arrives, here's when and where Lions fans can tune in to see Detroit's first-round pick:

Where to watch 2026 NFL draft, Detroit Lions' first-round pick

Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN, ABC, NFL Network
Stream: Fubo (offers free trial to first-time subscribers)

The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh. It's the second time that the city has hosted the event and the first since it hosted the 1948 NFL Draft, which was held in December 1947 at the Fort Pitt Hotel.

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Q&A

What is the Detroit Lions' draft position in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Detroit Lions will pick 17th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Where can I watch the 2026 NFL Draft?

You can watch the 2026 NFL Draft through various streaming services, including FuboTV.

Who are the potential draft targets for the Detroit Lions in 2026?

The Lions are likely to target a top offensive tackle or an EDGE player to complement Aidan Hutchinson.