The Detroit Lions are currently holding the 17th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which they believe could be their highest selection since running back Jahmyr Gibbs went No. 12 in 2023. The focus will be on Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy, who made 13 appearances in 2024 and was ranked as the No. 1,481 prospect in the Class of 2023 by the 247Sports Composite. McCoy had a successful freshman season at Oregon State and earned All-America and All-SEC honors as a sophomore and was semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award. However, he suffered a torn ACL in 2025, ending his third collegiate season before it could begin. Despite this, McCoy's draft stock has suffered due to his lack of participation in workouts and performance at the combine.