List of Detroit Lions future draft picks after Za’Darius Smith trade

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The Detroit Lions have traded Cleveland Browns and acquired Za’Darius Smith and a 2026 draft pick in exchange for two draft picks, one in 2025 and another in 2026. The Browns reportedly pushed for a fourth-round draft pick, but Lions general manager Brad Holmes waited them out and got a better deal for his franchise.

Here are the trade terms:

Lions get:

  • DE Za’Darius Smith
  • 7th round pick in 2026

Brown sheep:

  • 5th round pick in 2025
  • 6th round election in 2026

The Lions have been very active with their 2025 draft capital as they run toward Super Bowlwho traded away four draft picks and acquired two in the last seven months. Let’s take a look at the movement with these picks:

2025 Detroit Lions draft pick move:

Holmes’ method of drafting tends to prioritize first- and second-round picks, while using picks from the third round and beyond as resources to acquire assets. Sometimes these assets are players – as is the case with Smith – other times they are used to acquire more capital.

As things stand right now, here they are Lions current 2025 draft picks:

  • First round
  • Second round
  • Fourth round
  • Sixth round (from Buccaneers)
  • Seventh round
  • Seventh Round (from Cowboys)

And if you’re curious, here they are Selection from Lions 2026

  • First round
  • Second round
  • Third round
  • Fourth round
  • Fifth round
  • Seventh Round (from Browns)
  • Seventh round