{"id":634335,"date":"2026-04-27T15:37:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/634335\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T15:37:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:37:10","slug":"this-guys-a-football-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/634335\/","title":{"rendered":"‘This guy’s a football player’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lions’ 2026 draft approach was simple: ‘This guy’s a football player’<\/a><\/p>\n

Dave Birkett \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Brad Holmes keeps it simple and nails Detroit Lions’ 2026 draft<\/a><\/p>\n

Carlos Monarrez \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions 2026 NFL Draft winners, losers: VIPs get extra edge<\/a><\/p>\n

Rainer Sabin \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Wojo: Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes plays it safe, and perhaps smart, on draft<\/a><\/p>\n

Bob Wojnowski \u2013 Detroit News<\/p>\n

Why didn’t Detroit Lions draft safety? Brad Holmes explains<\/a><\/p>\n

Dave Birkett \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions reportedly sign former Illinois QB Luke Altmyer<\/a><\/p>\n

Rainer Sabin \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions finish 2026 NFL Draft by picking Tennessee DL Tyre West<\/a><\/p>\n

Dave Birkett and Rainer Sabin \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Lions pick Texas Tech DT Skyler Gill-Howard in Round 6 of NFL draft<\/a><\/p>\n

Rainer Sabin \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Lions honor outgoing president Rod Wood with draft room T-shirt<\/a><\/p>\n

Dave Birkett \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Lions add more depth on DL, but grade drops for failing to add safety<\/a><\/p>\n

Carlos Monarrez \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Lions look for their new Kalif Raymond in speedy receiver Kendrick Law<\/a><\/p>\n

Carlos Monarrez \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Lions trade up for Kentucky WR Kendrick Law in Round 5 of NFL Draft<\/a><\/p>\n

Dave Birkett \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions pick Arizona State CB Keith Abney II in Round 5 of NFL draft<\/a><\/p>\n

Rainer Sabin \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Instant grade for Detroit Lions 5th-round pick Keith Abney II, ASU CB<\/a><\/p>\n

Carlos Monarrez \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions pick Jimmy Rolder, Michigan LB, in Round 4 of NFL draft<\/a><\/p>\n

Dave Birkett \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Lions enter Blue Wall portion of draft, pick Michigan LB Jimmy Rolder<\/a><\/p>\n

Carlos Monarrez \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Michigan LB Jimmy Rolder picked by Lions in fourth round of NFL Draft<\/a><\/p>\n

Tony Garcia \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions cancel rookie minicamp in 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Dave Birkett \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

New Lions DE Derrick Moore ‘excited’ to play with Aidan Hutchinson<\/a><\/p>\n

Dave Birkett \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Detroit loses all-time NFL draft attendance record to Pittsburgh<\/a><\/p>\n

Tanya Wildt \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Lions undrafted free agents: Tracking signings after 2026 NFL Draft<\/a><\/p>\n

Dave Birkett \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions still weighing fifth-year option for LB Jack Campbell<\/a><\/p>\n

Nolan Bianchi \u2013 Detroit News<\/p>\n

Who did Detroit Lions pick in 2026 NFL Draft? See all 7 selections<\/a><\/p>\n

Nolan Bianchi \u2013 Detroit News<\/p>\n

Lions’ Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch ‘heading in the right direction’<\/a><\/p>\n

Richard Silva \u2013 Detroit News<\/p>\n

Lions add D-line depth with Texas Tech’s Skyler Gill-Howard: ‘Meant to be’<\/a><\/p>\n

Richard Silva \u2013 Detroit News<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions bolster D-line, pick Tennessee edge defender Tyre West<\/a><\/p>\n

Nolan Bianchi \u2013 Detroit News<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions add inside-out cornerback Keith Abney II in fifth round<\/a><\/p>\n

Richard Silva \u2013 Detroit News<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions trade up for Kentucky receiver Kendrick Law in Round 5<\/a><\/p>\n

Nolan Bianchi \u2013 Detroit News<\/p>\n

Michigan’s Jimmy Rolder, Lions’ 4th-round draft pick, ‘just getting started’<\/a><\/p>\n

Nolan Bianchi \u2013 Detroit News<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions 2026 NFL draft: Meet the high-ceiling DL from Tennessee<\/a><\/p>\n

Detroit Lions 2026 NFL draft: Meet the resilient DT from Texas Tech<\/a><\/p>\n

Pair of injured starters trending in right direction as Lions pass on drafting safety<\/a><\/p>\n

Lions honor retiring president with draft-day shirts to keep tradition alive<\/a><\/p>\n

Lions GM explains the decision to cancel this year\u2019s rookie minicamp<\/a><\/p>\n

Detroit Lions 2026 NFL draft: Meet the all-purpose WR from Kentucky<\/a><\/p>\n

2026 NFL draft: Lions add more to trenches, take Tennessee EDGE in seventh round<\/a><\/p>\n

2026 NFL draft: Detroit Lions bolster D-line with Texas Tech DT in sixth round<\/a><\/p>\n

Detroit Lions 2026 NFL draft: Meet the versatile Arizona State cornerback<\/a><\/p>\n

New Detroit Lions CB not worried about draft slide: \u2018It\u2019s a dream come true\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

2026 NFL draft: Detroit Lions trade up for Kentucky WR in fifth round<\/a><\/p>\n

2026 NFL draft: Detroit Lions snag potential steal in Arizona State CB Keith Abney II<\/a><\/p>\n

Detroit Lions 2026 NFL draft: Meet the violent-handed LB from Michigan<\/a><\/p>\n

Why the Detroit Lions filled another major need with another pick from Michigan<\/a><\/p>\n

Detroit Lions shift offseason plans with canceled rookie minicamp<\/a><\/p>\n

Detroit Lions 2026 NFL draft grades: Edge rusher pick draws mixed reactions<\/a><\/p>\n

Detroit Lions 2026 NFL draft picks: Selection analysis<\/a><\/p>\n

Eric Woodyard \u2013 ESPN.com<\/p>\n

2026 NFL draft: Best picks, trades, QB fits and predictions<\/a><\/p>\n

Jordan Reid and Matt Miller \u2013 ESPN.com<\/p>\n

2026 NFL draft grades for 32 teams: Winners, losers, steals<\/a><\/p>\n

Mel Kiper Jr. \u2013 ESPN.com<\/p>\n

Lions 2026 NFL Draft takeaways: Detroit found the right need and culture fits<\/a><\/p>\n

Colton Pouncy \u2013 The Athletic<\/p>\n

Dabo Swinney: “God was in a good mood when he made” Blake Miller<\/a><\/p>\n

Will Burchfield \u2013 97.1 The Ticket<\/p>\n

Lions GM Brad Holmes says frustration over last season fueled an intense draft process<\/a><\/p>\n

Bob Tripi \u2013 Associated Press<\/p>\n

Lions GM Holmes recaps draft class, explains added emphasis on grit, roles for Abney and Day 3 d-linemen, not getting a safety and more<\/a><\/p>\n

Justin Rogers \u2013 Detroit Football Network<\/p>\n

Lions presumably close out busy Day 3 of draft by taking defensive lineman Tyre West<\/a><\/p>\n

Justin Rogers \u2013 Detroit Football Network<\/p>\n

Lions secure more defensive line depth, taking tackle Skyler Gill-Howard in the sixth round<\/a><\/p>\n

Justin Rogers \u2013 Detroit Football Network<\/p>\n

Lions move up 13 spots in fifth round to take WR Kendrick Law<\/a><\/p>\n

Justin Rogers \u2013 Detroit Football Network<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions add CB depth in fifth round, snagging ASU’s Keith Abney<\/a><\/p>\n

Justin Rogers \u2013 Detroit Football Network<\/p>\n

Lions add another Wolverine, selecting linebacker Jimmy Rolder in fourth round<\/a><\/p>\n

Justin Rogers \u2013 Detroit Football Network<\/p>\n

What Lions GM Brad Holmes said about every 2026 NFL Draft pick<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeremy Reisman \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n

Discussion: What was the Detroit Lions\u2019 best pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeremy Reisman \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions 2026 NFL Draft draft class: List, analysis of all 7 picks<\/a><\/p>\n

Erik Schlitt \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n

2026 NFL Draft news: Detroit Lions close out draft with another DL<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeremy Reisman \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n

2026 NFL Draft news: Detroit Lions pick DT Skyler Gill-Howard<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeremy Reisman \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n

2026 NFL Draft: How Keith Abney will impact the Detroit Lions<\/a><\/p>\n

Erik Schlitt \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n

5 things to know about Keith Abney: Lions\u2019 best value pick<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeremy Reisman \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n

5 things to know about Detroit Lions 4th-round pick Jimmy Rolder<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeremy Reisman \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n

2026 NFL Draft: Detroit Lions trade up for a speedy Kentucky WR<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeremy Reisman \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n

2026 NFL Draft results: Lions select Arizona State CB Keith Abney<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeremy Reisman \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n

2026 NFL Draft results: Lions select Michigan LB Jimmy Rolder<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeremy Reisman \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n

2026 NFL Draft: How Jimmy Rolder will impact the Detroit Lions<\/a><\/p>\n

Erik Schlitt \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions trade chart analysis: Value of trade up for Derrick Moore<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeremy Reisman \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n

2026 NFL Draft grades: Derrick Moore draws mixed Day 2 marks for Detroit Lions<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeremy Reisman \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n

Lions Draft Day 2 Coverage<\/a><\/p>\n

Sports Works \u2013 WJBK-TV FOX 2<\/p>\n

Lions Draft Day 2 Coverage<\/a><\/p>\n

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