The focus on offensive tackles hasn't shifted. But Daniel Jeremiah has his early eyes on a senior pass rusher for the Lions in this week's mock draft roundup.

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The pre-draft process has begun, and we're past all the All-Star games now. Well, the Senior Bowl is still going down on Saturday on NFL Network at 2:30 P.M.

The Senior Bowl is the premier college football all-star game, and this year, they feature a diverse group of prospects, several of whom should intrigue the Detroit Lions. This year’s game is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, at 2:30 p.m. ET, and can be watched on NFL Network.

The Lions need to nail their picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Check out this 7-round 2026 mock draft courtesy of the PFF mock draft simulator.

Detroit dealt with multiple injuries at this position in 2025, as both starter Sam LaPorta and backup Brock Wright suffered season-ending injuries. As a result, the Lions rolled out the likes of Firkser, Shane Zylstra and Giovanni Ricci late in the season.

Athlon's Luke Easterling projected the Detroit Lions to select Texas A&M's Cashius Howell to pair with Aidan Hutchinson. The post Lions Projected to Pair Aidan Hutchinson With New Star Edge Rusher in 2026 NFL Offseason appeared first on Heavy Sports.