According to Ian Rapoport, the Miami Dolphins selected Kadyn Proctor with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

“With the first pick for #Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, they select #Bama OT Kadyn Proctor at No. 12,” Rapoport reported.

For weeks leading up to the draft, Proctor had been widely linked to Detroit as a potential replacement for Taylor Decker.

The Lions’ need at offensive tackle has been one of the worst-kept secrets in the league, and Proctor’s size and upside made him a natural fit.

Now, he is off the board before Detroit even gets close to being on the clock at No. 17.

General manager Brad Holmes has consistently emphasized a best-player-available approach. But losing a player many viewed as a top target could force Detroit to adjust its strategy.

Or capitalizing on value at another position entirely

With Kadyn Proctor off the board, Detroit’s path at No. 17 just became a lot less predictable—and a lot more intriguing.