The Detroit Lions opted to move up in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft to select Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore.
The Lions’ trade up six spots cost them the second of their fourth-round picks. Here are the trade terms:
- Lions get: Pick 44
- Jets get: Pick 50, Pick 118
Moore fills the Lions’ big need at defensive end. Their current room only included Aidan Hutchinson, DJ Wonnum, Payton Turner, and Ahmed Hassanein. Now Moore will compete with Wonnum for playing time opposite Hutchinson.
Moore was a two-year starter at Michigan, posting four
and 10 sacks in his last two seasons, respectively. A team captain in 2025, Moore fits Detroit’s preferred size (6-foot-4) and length (81 1/4 inch wingspan). He was one of the most productive pass rushers in the Big 10, posting 17.5 pressure rate, per Dane Brugler’s draft preview.
The Lions’ next pick is now scheduled for Pick 118—a mid fourth-round pick.
Previous Lions picks
Lions remaining picks
- Round 4, Pick 18 (118 overall)
- Round 5, Pick 17 (157 overall)
- Round 5, Pick 41 (181 overall)
- Round 6, Pick 24 (205 overall)
- Round 6, Pick 32 (213 overall)
- Round 7, Pick 6 (222 overall)
Top remaining needs for Lions:
Offensive tackleDefensive end- Linebacker
- Tight end
- Nose tackle
- Defensive back
- Running back
NFL Draft schedule
Day 2
What: Rounds 2-3
When: Friday, April 24 — 7 p.m. ET until around 11:30 p.m.
TV: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network
Online streaming: ESPN app, NFL Plus, ABC, Hulu, Disney+
Day 3
What: Rounds 4-7
When: Saturday, April 25 — Noon ET until around 7 p.m. ET
TV: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network
Online streaming: ESPN app, NFL Plus, ABC, Hulu, Disney+
