SHOCKER: Detroit Lions FACE Critical Draft Decision—Will Brad Holmes CHOOSE a Game-Changing Tackle?

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🗓️ 16 April 2026

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Detroit Lions face high-stakes decisions in the 2024 NFL Draft as major holes at offensive tackle and edge rusher loom. Can Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell find the perfect fit at pick 17—will it be a mauling tackle like Kadyn Proctor or a power-driven force such as Vega Ioane? Draft expert Trevor Sikkema outlines the varying talent depth of this year’s class and breaks down why certain linemen possess Lions DNA, emphasizing the need to address pivotal spots to support Aidan Hutchinson and shore up the trenches. Matt Dery challenges whether cornerback could be a surprise target, discusses the edge rusher market at pick 50, and probes the significant drop in talent after the top round of tackles. The conversation uncovers late-round prospects to watch, the ceilings of Max Iheanachor and Gennings Dunker, and expectations for Tyleik Williams’ development. Are the Detroit Lions poised for a draft that propels them over the playoff hump?

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0:00.0	Folks, Thursday edition of Locked on Lions NFL draft full preview with our guy, Trevor Sycambe.
0:11.8	You are Locked on Lions, your daily Detroit Lions podcast.
0:18.9	Part of the Locked On Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:25.3	I welcome everybody.
0:26.5	Matt Derry with you.
0:27.3	It is a Thursday edition of Lockdown Lions, Lockdown Podcast Network,
0:30.4	the number one sports podcast network.
0:32.6	NFL draft preview is here in terms of,
0:35.9	hey, we're a week away.
0:36.8	And why not get right into it with Trevor Sykima, NFL draft expert.
0:41.7	Long time at PFF.
0:43.6	Now with Bleacher Report, he'll be hosting Bleacher Reports, a digital program on
0:48.9	Draft Night, NFL Stock Exchange podcast.
0:52.4	And of course, also a lockdown alum is with us today.
0:55.8	Trev, great to see you.
0:57.0	Matt, always good to be on with you, man, especially very exciting time of year.
1:01.6	Get to talk a little draft with you.
1:03.0	See how the lions can get a little bit better.
1:05.3	Get over the hump here.
1:06.1	Let's talk about it.
1:07.7	Well, I mean, first of all, whirl in time for you with everything that's going on.
1:13.5	But as you look at this draft, we had your buddy John Ledyard on Tuesday.
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