LIONS SQUAD SHOW: Detroit Lions NFL Draft Reaction, Blake Miller The Guy? Matt Dery Joins The Show!
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The Locked On Lions Squad Show delivers a lively, live recap of the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on the Detroit Lions' selections and broader league trends. Hosts Jake Reitman, Natalie Kerwin, and Bradford Banta are joined by Matt Derry, the lead host of Locked On Lions, for a spirited breakdown of the Lions’ first-round pick, Blake Miller, a 6'7" offensive tackle from Clemson, and second-round pick, Derek Moore, a Michigan edge rusher. The panel praises the team’s focus on addressing key needs—offensive line and edge defense—while emphasizing the importance of competition in camp. They also discuss the surprising absence of a safety and tight end in the draft, the impact of NIL on college football, and the growing trend of players transferring from smaller schools to power conferences, which has diminished opportunities for FCS and Division II talent. The show also features a humorous segment on draft-day antics, including the Rams’ first-round pick of Ty Simpson and Sean McVay’s controversial reaction, sparking debate over coaching body language. The episode closes with a nostalgic nod to the Pistons’ playoff hopes and a reminder of the unpredictability of sports.
The Lions made a smart, need-based draft with Blake Miller and Derek Moore, targeting offensive line and edge rusher positions.
Competition is now a core theme—new picks will battle for starting roles, which could energize training camp.
The absence of a safety and tight end pick suggests confidence in current depth, but long-term roster stability remains a concern.
NIL and the transfer portal have drastically reshaped college football, with most drafted players coming from Power Five schools.
The Rams’ selection of Ty Simpson and McVay’s reaction sparked debate, but the focus should remain on player development, not coaching expressions.
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Welcome to the Live Lions Squad Show & Draft Recap Kickoff
The hosts kick off the live show with humor, clown noses, and excitement for the draft. They introduce the new Everydayer Club and set the tone with energy and fan engagement.
Blake Miller & Derek Moore: The Lions’ Draft Day Picks
“You're talking about a 6'7", 318-pound athlete, one of the top athletic performers at that position coming out in this year's draft. Look, he is a big, smart, athletic player.”
The Lions’ Draft Class & the Importance of Competition
“They've said they said the first three picks, they all use the word competition, which brings an edge back. It brings a hunger back.”
NFL Draft Surprises & League-Wide Reactions
“I just feel like there has to be some level of communication done prior to the pick that you can then prepare yourself for that moment so that you don't become a distraction as the head coach.”
The Impact of NIL & the Transfer Portal on College Football
“The portal has somewhat decimated small school and even group of five teams because guys are just transferring and everybody was taken from the three power conferences.”
“The portal has somewhat decimated small school and even group of five teams because guys are just transferring and everybody was taken from the three power conferences.”
“I just feel like there has to be some level of communication done prior to the pick that you can then prepare yourself for that moment so that you don't become a distraction as the head coach.”
“You're talking about a 6'7", 318-pound athlete, one of the top athletic performers at that position coming out in this year's draft. Look, he is a big, smart, athletic player.”
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Blake Miller
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Bradford Banta
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Jake Reitman
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Natalie Kerwin
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Derek Moore
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Sean McVay
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Matt Derry
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