The Detroit Lions traded up six spots in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, sending picks No. 50 and No. 128 to the New York Jets and selecting Michigan edge rusher Derrick Moore at No. 44.
The Detroit Lions traded up in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft and selected Michigan edge rusher Derrick Moore at No. 44.
Detroit moved from No. 50 to No. 44 in a deal with the New York Jets, sending picks No. 50 and No. 128 to complete the trade. The selection was confirmed by the Lions’ official site and NFL coverage on April 24, 2026.
The move addresses a clear need for pass-rush help and adds another option opposite Aidan Hutchinson. Official team coverage said Moore is expected to compete for playing time right away.
The Lions entered the pick with flexibility after moving up six spots, and they used it on a player they know well from Michigan. For Detroit, the choice signals an effort to strengthen the front seven with a young edge rusher who can fit into the rotation quickly.
The trade and selection were first reported late Thursday night and then quickly corroborated by multiple outlets, including NBC Sports and FOX 2 Detroit.
Detroit now continues through the draft with its pass rush improved on paper, and Moore arrives as one of the more direct answers to the team’s roster need.
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