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- And the roster, top to bottom, looks like one that can compete deep into January. But there’s still one glaring need that keeps showing up when the lights are brightest. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Lions need a true edge rusher to line up opposite Aidan Hutchinson. Hutchinson is already one of the league’s premier defensive playmakers, but asking him to carry the entire pass rush every week just isn’t sustainable.
- If Detroit wants to take the next step as a Super Bowl contender, finding Hutchinson a legitimate wingman has to be near the top of the priority list. With the Lions currently slotted to be on the clock at No.
- 17 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, here are three edge rushers who could realistically be available—and could make an immediate impact in Detroit. Detroit Lions 2026 NFL Draft edge rushersKeldric Faulk, EDGE — Auburn (6-foot-6, 275 pounds)Keldric Faulk looks like an NFL edge rusher the moment he steps off the bus. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAt 6-foot-6 and nearly 275 pounds, Faulk brings elite length, power, and physical upside.
- He’s the kind of defender who can overwhelm offensive tackles simply by getting his hands on them.
- His game is built around strength, leverage, and the ability to collapse the pocket from the outside. Faulk may not be a finished product yet, but that’s part of what makes him intriguing.