Detroit Lions 2026 Rookie Class — Dynasty Fantasy Grades

Detroit Lions drafted 2 2026 rookies at fantasy-relevant positions (QB, TE). This page tracks each Detroit Lions rookie's dynasty value through three lenses: NFL draft capital, team opportunity (vacated production, depth-chart situation, scheme tendencies), and consensus dynasty ADP across tracked mock and real rookie drafts. Detroit Lions enter 2026 with 40 vacated targets — a real opportunity for a rookie receiver to step into immediate volume. Click any player for the full evidence wall: combine, college production, scouting verdict, and projected role.

DET 2026 Rookies

Player Pos School NFL Pick Dynasty ADP
QBLuke Altmyer QB Illinois
TEMiles Kitselman TE Tennessee

DET Team Context

Scheme: shanahan
Pass rate: 56%
Rush rate: 44%
Vacated targets: 40
Vacated carries: 25
OL rank: #2
Depth chart by position
  • QB: set at the position — rookie likely buried Year 1
  • RB: set at the position — rookie likely buried Year 1
  • WR: set at the position — rookie likely buried Year 1
  • TE: set at the position — rookie likely buried Year 1

Pick #17. Signed Isiah Pacheco (RB from KC). Lost David Montgomery (traded to HOU). Gibbs + Pacheco backfield. Amon-Ra locked in. Depth picks only. 9-8.