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Lions trade up, draft Michigan EDGE Derrick Moore at No. 44

sportsApr 24, 202619333

The Detroit Lions traded up six spots to No. 44 in the second round to select Michigan edge rusher Derrick Moore. Moore finished 2025 with 30 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. The Lions surrendered assets roughly equivalent to an extra fourth round pick to move up, reflecting their belief in Moore's speed-to-power pass rush and run-setting ability. Coaches expect Moore to play SAM in a 3-4 or set the edge in a 4-3, pairing him with Aidan Hutchinson to add burst to Detroit's defensive front.

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