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Daily DLP: NFL Draft Talk With Andrew Harbaugh | Detroit Lions Podcast
Draft deep dive
The Daily DLP welcomes Andrew Harbaugh of the Wire sites to talk about the 2026 NFL Draft as the calendar turns to Draft week. Harbaugh previously worked for Lions Wire and now covers the Buccaneers and Vikings, offering insights on what those teams may target in the Draft with their picks that are very much in the Lions range.
Tight ends, safeties and OL carry the board
This Detroit Lions Podcast episode zeroes in on where the talent sits. Tight end is a headline. Kenyon Sadiq grades as a top-tier prospect and projects to go very early. Safety is strong and deeper than usual. Interior offensive line offers starter traits into Day Two. Offensive tackle holds up well, too. The sweet spot stretches through Day Two and into Day Three for these groups. Teams willing to invest in non-premium positions can clean up. That mirrors how the Detroit Lions built recent drafts with results.
The conversation tracked how recent cycles elevated quarterback, running back and wide receiver. This year tilts differently. Safeties and tight ends stand out. Interior linemen anchor the depth. It is not a bad class. It is a unique class that demands precision and a clear plan.
Linebacker calculus and Detroit lessons
Linebacker is still devalued on draft night, but the names have juice. Arvel Reed and Niese Styles headline. CJ Allen is climbing. Jacob Rodriguez could even sneak in, depending on need. Teams hesitate unless the traits scream All-Pro. The Lions have shown it can work. They invested in Jack Campbell. They added Brian Branch and Sam LaPorta. They hit on Jabir Gibbs. Non-premium positions produced premium impact. This class lines up with that approach, especially on Day Two and Day Three.
Trade talk and board ripple
The Dexter Lawrence trade drew measured praise. New York did well. Cincinnati’s angle also tracks. They never truly replaced DJ Reed and missed that presence. Moves like that shift boards. Safety runs can start earlier. Offensive line plans adjust. Big-name safeties can still slide outside the top 10 or even top 20, but the overall depth gives teams options. For Detroit, the value bands match where the roster-building model has thrived. Tight ends, safeties and offensive linemen anchor this draft. That is where the 2026 NFL board feels strongest and where smart clubs can separate.
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