Now that the dust has settled on the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions roster is starting to take shape.
There will be plenty of battles during camp, but if the season started today, here’s a strong projection of what Detroit’s starting offense could look like.
No surprises here. Goff remains the clear leader of the offense and will benefit heavily from the upgrades in front of him.
Gibbs is the engine. Expect him to continue to be a dynamic weapon both on the ground and through the air.
This group has a little bit of everything, elite reliability, vertical speed, and developing size on the outside with TeSlaa stepping into a bigger role.
LaPorta continues to be one of the most dangerous mismatch weapons in the league.
Detroit is clearly reshaping the offensive line following the departure of Taylor Decker. Moving Sewell to the left side gives the Lions an elite anchor, while first-round pick Blake Miller steps in as the likely right tackle.
Inside, there’s a mix of youth and physicality with Scruggs, Mays, and Ratledge forming a new-look interior.
If the offensive line gels, and that’s the biggest “if”, Detroit has the pieces to be explosive at every level. Goff gets protection, Gibbs gets lanes, and the playmakers on the outside get opportunities.
But it might be exactly what the Lions need heading into 2026.
