NFL Draft 2026: When will the Detroit Lions pick in the 1st round?
Pride Of Detroit • • sports
Key Points:
- The 2026 NFL Draft begins Thursday night, with the Detroit Lions holding the No. 17 overall pick, expected to occur between 9:59 and 10:09 p.m. ET based on recent draft timing patterns.
- The NFL has reduced the time teams have to make first-round picks from 10 to 8 minutes, the first timing change since 2008, while rounds 2-7 remain unchanged.
- Historically, teams average about seven minutes per pick in the first round, so the Lions are likely to select before the full 8-minute allotment expires, with a latest possible pick time of 10:16 p.m. ET.
- FanDuel Sportsbook has released betting odds for prospects likely to be chosen at No. 17, with Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor favored at +290, but these odds apply to the pick number, not specifically to the Lions’ selection.
- Fans are cautioned to bet responsibly, especially if they anticipate the Lions’ general manager Brad Holmes might trade the pick, as the odds do not account for potential draft-day moves.
