Detroit lions select michigan edge derrick moore with 12th pick in 2026 nfl draft

The Detroit Lions have bolstered their defensive line with the selection of Michigan edge Derrick Moore with the 12th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Moore's impressive college career earns him a spot in the pros

The 6-foot-3, 260-pound Baltimore native was a three-time All-Big Ten selection and earned Michigan's Defensive Player of the Year and Bo Schembechler Most Valuable Player honors as a team captain. His senior season in 2025 saw him record a career-high 10 sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss.

Moore's collegiate stats are impressive, with 53 games played, 23 starts, 95 total tackles, 24.5 tackles for loss, 21 sacks, eight pass deflections, three forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries.

The Lions' first round pick, Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller, was selected 17th overall. Detroit finished the 2025 season with a 9-8 record, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2022.

With seven remaining picks in rounds four through seven, the Lions aim to continue fortifying their roster.