The Detroit Lions have selected another Michigan Wolverine with their third selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Lions have chosen linebacker Jimmy Rolder as the 118th overall pick in the draft.
Rolder, who weighs 238 pounds and stands 6-foot-2, is somewhat on the smaller side, but he may undoubtedly develop into the WILL linebacker position in Detroit, which Alex Anzalone’s departure in free agency left vacant (6-foot-3, 241).
Rolder, a Michigan starter for a year, had 73 tackles in 12 games and 11 starts last year, including 7. 0 tackles for loss, which led the Wolverines. His efforts earned him a spot on the Second Team All-Big Ten. Rolder allowed 29 receptions on 36 targets last year, according to PFF, therefore coverage is still a work in progress.
Following Grant Stuard’s departure in free agency, Rolder should immediately take over as a tough and athletic special teamer, which should benefit Detroit.
Former Lions draft picks
Clemson’s Blake Miller, an offensive tackle, was selected at pick 17 in the first round.
Pick 44, Round 2 – Michigan’s Derrick Moore, EDGE
The remaining choices for the Lions
The 17th pick in Round 5, or the 157th overall.
Selection 41 in Round 5 (181 overall)
The 24th selection overall in Round 6
Pick 32 of Round 6 (213 overall)
Pick 6 (222 overall), Round 7
The Lions’ most pressing demands are:
Offensive lineman
The position of defensive end
Linebacker
Tight end
Tackle for the nose
Defensive back
The back running
The schedule for the NFL Draft
Day 2
Rounds 2 and 3: What?
Friday, April 24, 7:00 PM ET–11:30 PM ET
NFL Network, ESPN, and ABC are all on television.
Online streaming: Disney+, Hulu, ABC, NFL Plus, ESPN app
Day 3
Rounds 4–7: What?
Saturday, April 25, from noon to 7 p. m. ET
TV: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network
Live streaming: Hulu, Disney+, ABC, NFL Plus, and the ESPN app
