ALERT: Detroit Lions Obsess Over SEC Linemen – Is It All Just a Brilliant DRAFT Misdirection?

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4.1 • 680 Ratings

🗓️ 8 April 2026

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Detroit Lions’ draft plans spark speculation—are offensive line rumors just a Brad Holmes smokescreen? Matt Dery evaluates buzz around Kadyn Proctor, Vega Ioane, and Monroe Freeling, questioning whether the Lions truly target an O-line prospect at pick 17 or if fans are being misled. Past draft surprises and Holmes’ SEC preferences enter the spotlight, while audience calls explore which top prospects—like Miami’s Rueben Bain—could fall to Detroit if tackles come off the board early. Hot topics also include Jay Tufele's visit and what it means for the Lions’ defensive line depth, plus a candid comparison between Brad Holmes’ criticized free-agency moves and Steve Yzerman’s Red Wings tenure as playoff hopes dwindle. Engaging, opinionated, and packed with listener interaction, this episode is a must for fans following every twist in Detroit sports.

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0:00.0	A lot of talk about the Lions taking an offensive lineman at 17, but is it a Brad Holmes smokescreen?
0:11.7	You are Locked on Lions, your daily Detroit Lions podcast.
0:18.6	Part of the Locked On Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:25.5	Welcome in everybody, Matt Derry, with you on a Wednesday edition of Lockdown
0:28.5	Lions, Locked-on Podcast Network, the number one sports podcast network on a Wednesday, April
0:33.5	the 8th.
0:34.1	Coming up on the program, we'll wrap things up at the end of the show with a call of the day.
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0:42.2	slash dairy podcast page.
0:44.7	We'll also discuss Lions versus Red Wings.
0:47.6	I have a take on that and where the hockey team in town fits with discussion about the lions.
0:58.0	Also, who is Jay Tufele, the latest defensive linemen to get a visit here in Detroit? I have an issue on that, plus offensive
1:05.6	linemen at number 17, and that's where we should begin today. I'm telling you, and if you went back and watched or listened to Jason Lockinforah from yesterday,
1:16.1	Jason now at the big play sports, NFL insider for CBS for many, many years,
1:20.9	and Jason and I were discussing all of these offensive linemen options that could be there at number 17 for the lines.
1:29.7	And we have touched on it numerous times on the program.
1:33.1	And look, I talk about it all the time.
1:35.8	All right.
1:36.1	If you're going to look at need for this team right now and for this team to take the next step
1:41.3	and for this team to get back to the NFC championship game, they got to build their offensive line again. All right. Yes, edge rusher is very important.
1:49.2	Yes, who's going to replace Alex Anzolone? Is it Malcolm Rodriguez? What if the safeties are hurt?
1:54.9	Everything else. You know the skill position players on offense aren't going to be touched in the draft.
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