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Currently, the Lions are projected to have one compensatory pick in the fourth-round of the 2026 NFL draft per OverTheCap. The NFL awards 32 extra picks as compensatory selections for teams who lose players, coaches or executives. Teams are limited to a maximum of four compensatory picks per year.
The NFL draft has a new attendance record after more than 700,000 fans flooded downtown Detroit for the three-day event. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer broke the news Saturday at Campus Martius Park. Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7, wherever you are.
With the CFP underway, here's how FOX Sports Research currently sees the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft shaking out.
Avoiding injury and improving draft position are among the reasons Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell should make sure his stars sit vs the Bears.