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The Detroit Lions traded up to pick 44 in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Derrick Moore, a versatile edge defender from the University of Michigan. Moore, a four-star recruit, finished his college career with 21 sacks.
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 15: Derrick Moore #8 of the Michigan Wolverines takes the field prior to the game against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Wrigley Field on November 15, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Detroit Lions traded up from pick 50 to pick 44 in the 2026 NFL Draft and selected edge defender from the University of Michigan, Derrick Moore. They gave up the latter of their two fourth round picks (pick 128) in order to make the deal with the New York Jets happen.
Moore is a well-built, versatile edge defender from Maryland. He played his high school football at Saint Frances Academy (Baltimore) and was part of the team that gave IMG Academy their first loss in eight years. Moore was a four-star recruit out of high school and turned down offers from other powerhouse programs, including Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Notre Dame, to play at Michigan. Moore was a role player as a freshman before earning starter-level reps as a sophomore. He finished his college career with 21 sacks.
Letâs take a look at my scouting profile on Moore to see what the Lions are getting in theor second-round pick.
If you are unfamiliar with my evaluation process, let me give you a quick overview. I use a weighted numeric scoring system that incorporates four major buckets to generate a score on a 0-100 scale: film/traits, analytics profile, athleticism, and intangibles. Each of those buckets has a set of position/archetype-specific sub-criteria. Using all-22 film, my process starts with evaluating every single snap a player played in his college career.
For this class, I have scored nearly 250 prospects, and Moore scored as my 35th-ranked player overall. It is important to note, however, that my overall board is not team-specific. Some players fit certain teams and systems better than others.
The Lions traded up to pick 44 to select Derrick Moore, aiming to strengthen their defense with a talented edge defender.
Derrick Moore finished his college career with 21 sacks, showcasing his ability as a strong edge defender.
Derrick Moore turned down offers from Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Notre Dame to play at Michigan.
Derrick Moore plays as an edge defender, bringing versatility and strength to the Detroit Lions' defense.

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NOTE: Before we dive in, remember that all data cited in this section is provided exclusively by Fantasy Points Data Suite.
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NOTE: You can find my formal write-ups on Derrick Moore and all the Lions draft picks in my 2026 NFL Prospect Guide.
Derrick Moore is an uber-talented EDGE prospect with a developed pass-rush skill set to go with a mouth-watering blend of size, length, and athleticism. He also brings a high football IQ and instincts to the table. His run defense isnât bad, but it lags behind his pass-rush ability. This could make him the perfect partner with DJ Wonnum early on. Wonnum thrives on run-downs. The Lions have finally found a high-caliber pass-rush threat to set opposite their superstar, Aidan Hutchinson. This was a slam dunk of a pick.