Detroit Lions Set for 17th Pick in 2026 NFL Draft Under New Time Limit
The Detroit Lions are scheduled to select 17th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, which kicks off Thursday night. In a significant procedural change, the NFL has reduced the time allotted for first-round picks from 10 minutes to 8 minutes, effective this year.
Historical Timing of Pick No. 17
Based on recent drafts, the 17th pick has typically been made in the early evening:
- 2025: 9:59 p.m. ET
- 2024: 10:07 p.m. ET
- 2023: 10:09 p.m. ET
- 2022: 9:59 p.m. ET
With the new 8-minute limit, the Lions' pick is expected no later than 10:16 p.m. ET.
Historically, picks average about 7 minutes, suggesting the selection may occur between 9:59 and 10:09 p.m. ET.
Betting Odds for Potential Picks at No. 17
FanDuel Sportsbook has posted odds on several prospects for the Lions at pick No. 17:
Player Position School Odds Kadyn Proctor OT Alabama +290 Spencer Fano OT Utah +380 Monroe Freeling OT Georgia +460 Vega Ioane G Penn State +460 Blake Miller OT Clemson +1000 Keldric Faulk EDGE Auburn +1300The biggest betting favorite at +290 is Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor.
Other top contenders include Utah's Spencer Fano (+380) and a pair of players at +460: Georgia tackle Monroe Freeling and Penn State guard Vega Ioane. Clemson tackle Blake Miller (+1000) and Auburn edge rusher Keldric Faulk (+1300) round out the field.