TWIST: Can Kadyn Proctor's NFL-READY Power CONVINCE Brad & Dan to Pass Over Monroe Freeling?

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4.1 • 680 Ratings

🗓️ 10 April 2026

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Detroit Lions face a pivotal draft decision: is Alabama’s Kadyn Proctor the answer at No. 17, or does Georgia’s Monroe Freeling offer a higher long-term ceiling? Mock drafts buzz and expert Dane Brugler shares in-depth scouting insights—highlighting Proctor’s NFL readiness versus Freeling’s intriguing athletic upside. Can Brad Holmes trust a rookie tackle to start immediately, or will a “draft and stash” approach satisfy Detroit’s win-now mindset? Matt Dery also reacts to Alex Anzalone’s candid comments on his Lions exit and analyzes where Dan Campbell stacks up among the NFL’s elite coaches. The conversation tackles the front office’s approach to roster-building, critiques Holmes’ track record with interior linemen, and sets the stage for a potentially bold trade strategy in the upcoming NFL Draft. Don’t miss this breakdown of Detroit’s roster moves, coaching rankings, and how they shape the Lions’ path toward championship contention.

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0:00.0	The Detroit Lions have a question to answer about Caden Proctor, whether or not he's the guy at number 17.
0:08.4	We discuss.
0:14.7	You are Locked on Lions.
0:17.1	Your daily Detroit Lions podcast.
0:19.9	Part of the Locked on podcast Network, your team every day.
0:26.1	I welcome in everybody.
0:27.1	It's a Friday edition of Lockdown Lions Lockdown Podcast Network,
0:30.3	the number one sports podcast network.
0:32.7	Matt Derry with you on a Friday, April 10th,
0:34.9	into a freaking weekend.
0:36.0	And Saturday, April 11th, we are less than two weeks away from the NFL draft.
0:40.9	Come up on the program today.
0:42.4	We'll end the show with our call of the day.
0:44.5	We'll discuss Dan Campbell and where he ranks among the NBC Sports NFL top 32 coaches.
0:50.9	They list them.
0:52.0	They rank them from 1 to 32.
0:53.7	Where is Dan Campbell? We'll get into that.
0:56.3	Linebacker Alex Anzolone, gains media poster board. Alex Anzolone keeps piling on. He loves to talk
1:05.0	about his departure from the Lions. We'll get into that. The first things first, in case you
1:09.3	missed yesterday's show, Dane Bruegler, author of The Beast,
1:13.8	the best NFL draft guide there is at theathletic.com.
1:17.9	Go to theathletic.com, sign up, subscribe.
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