The Detroit Lions are gearing up for a critical final day of the NFL Draft on April 26, where they hold five key selections in the sixth and seventh rounds. After an impressive start, drafting Tyleik Williams, Tate Ratledge, and Isaac TeSlaa in the earlier rounds, Lions GM Brad Holmes is keen on enhancing the team's competitiveness, aiming for a Super Bowl-caliber roster. Key picks include the 182nd overall and 196th overall in the sixth round, followed by three seventh-round picks spanning from 228th to 244th overall.

Detroit has made some strategic trades, such as sending their fifth-round pick to acquire pass rusher Za'Darius Smith pre-2024 trade deadline. While Smith was released, there's potential for a reunion. The team also traded a 2025 sixth-round pick for wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones. The Lions' expectations are high as they finalize their draft strategy, focusing on bolstering both the offensive and defensive lines while adding depth to their wide receiving corps.