If there’s anything we’ve learned from five years of drafts under Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes, it’s to expect the unexpected. Seemingly each year, Holmes makes a move or two that catches analysts and fans off guard. When it works, Holmes is celebrated as a genius and expert talent evaluator. When it doesn’t, he gets labeled as an egocentric person who “acts like the smartest guy in the room” — never mind that he’s literally paid to be the smartest guy in the room.

Mini-rant aside, the 2026 NFL Draft is Thursday night, and with Lions draft rumors at an all-time low, the unpredictability of what Detroit will do this upcoming weekend is astronomical.

So let’s try to predict the unpredictable with some BOLD predictions. Today’s Question of the Day is:

My answer: I don’t particularly love making bold predictions, because the entire exercise is basically “what is something you don’t think will happen but could.” And then when it doesn’t happen, it’s a “wrong” prediction.

But one thing that I think is quite possible is that the Lions go without drafting an offensive tackle. While I personally believe that at 17 overall, the need should match up pretty well with the available talent, there appears to be some smoke that a run of offensive linemen could happen right around Detroit’s pick. With teams knowing they may need to jump the Lions to get their tackle they want, it could leave Detroit without their preferred lineman when on the clock.

Now, I don’t doubt for a second that Holmes could potentially get aggressive to ensure they get their guy, but he’s also said he won’t get desperate when it comes to filling a need. So I could see Holmes just sit there, wait for the board to come to him, and select the best player available—which could be an edge defender, cornerback, or maybe even a safety.

And while the Lions would still probably be wise to consider adding some tackle depth beyond the first round, the chance of landing a starting talent drops off significantly, making other positions a more valuable selection for Pick 50 and beyond.

What is your bold prediction for the Lions’ 2026 draft? Share it in the comment section below.