Metro Detroit School Closings: Here's A List Of School Closings

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January 23, 2024

Metro Detroit School Closings: Here's A List Of School Closings

METRO DETROIT — Hundreds of schools across metro Detroit are closed Tuesday due to a winter storm that’s expected to bring snow, freezing rain and ice to the area.

All of southeastern Michigan is under a winter weather advisory through 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Here are the metro Detroit area schools (unless where noted) that are closed Tuesday:

Last updated: 12:32 a.m.

Macomb County

4K Learning Center Southgate

Anchor Bay School District

Angel’s Corner Center

Armada Area Schools

Arts Acdmy in the Woods

Assumption Center

Assumption Nursery

Austin Catholic High School

Bethlehem Lutheran Early Learning

Boys and Girls Club – Eastpointe

CSDD New Haven

CSDD Shelby

CSDD Warren

Center Line Prep. Acdmy

Center Line Public Schools

Chippewa Valley School District

Chiquitos Bilingual Montessori

Clintondale Community Schools

Creative Employment Clinton Twp.

Creative Employment Washington Twp.

Cross of Glory Lutheran

Crown of Life Lutheran

DeLaSalle Collegiate High

Eastpointe Community Schools

Eaton Acdmy

Faith Christian-Clinton Twp

First Friends Montessori

Fitzgerald Public Schools

Fraser Public Schools

Frontier International Academy(K-5)

Great Lakes Child Dev Ctr. Warren

Great Oaks Acdmy-Warren

Harper Woods CCI Center

Huron Academy

Immanuel Lutheran-Macomb

International Acdmy of Macomb

L’Anse Creuse Public Schools

Lake Shore Public Schools

Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb)

Life Skills New Haven

Life Skills Roseville

Little Turtle Prschl

Lutheran High-North

Macomb Acdmy

Macomb Children’s Acdmy

Macomb ISD-Edu Service Ctr

Macomb ISD-Special Ed Pgms

Macomb Life Skills

Macomb Montessori Acdmy

Merritt Acdmy

Michigan Collegiate

Michigan Math and Science Academy

Michigan Montessori Childrens Acad

Montessori Childrens Acdmy-Clinton

Mt Clemens Community Schools

Mt. Clemens Montessori Acdmy

New Dawn Academy

New Haven Community Schools

Noor International Acdmy

Parkway Christian

Peace Lutheran-Shelby Twp

Prevail Acdmy

Reach Charter Acdmy

Regina High

Richmond Community Schools

Rising Stars Acdmy

Romeo Community Schools

Roseville Community Schools

Spark’s Little Learners Acdmy

St. Anne Catholic

St. Augustine Catholic

St. Clair Shores Senior Center

St. Germaine Catholic

St. Isaac Jogues Catholic (No PM Activities)

St. Joan of Arc Catholic

St. John Lutheran-Fraser

St. Joseph’s Acdmy-RAY TWP

St. Lawrence Catholic School

St. Mary Catholic-Mt Clemens

St. Peter Lutheran-Eastpointe

St. Peter Lutheran-Macomb

St. Peter’s Lutheran-Richmond

St. Thecla Catholic Elem

Trinity Lutheran-Clinton Twp

Trinity Lutheran-Utica

Utica Community Schools

Van Dyke Public Schools

Warren Consolidated Schools

Warren Woods Christian

Warren Woods Public Schools

Wee Love Day Care

Westfield Charter Academy

Oakland County

4K Learning Center Southgate

Academy of the Sacred Heart

Archdiocese of Detroit

Aim High School

Alex-Marie Manoogian

Arts and Technology Acdmy

Avondale School District

Babes in Toyland-Troy

Berkley School District

Bethany Christian

Beverly Hills Acdmy

Birmingham Public Schools

Bishop Foley Catholic High

Bloomfield Hills Schools

Bloomfield Maples Montessori

Bradford Acdmy

Brookfield Acdmy-Troy

Brookfield Acdmy-W Bloomfield

Brother Rice High

Clarenceville School District

Clawson Public Schools

Cook’s Acdmy

Cranbrook – All Schools

Cranbrook Art Museum

Cranbrook Institute of Science

Creative Employment Pontiac

Crescent Acdmy (Building Closed-ONLINE classes still meet)

Detroit Catholic Central High

Detroit Country Day-All

Eagle Creek Acdmy

Early Impressions

Eton Acdmy

Farber Hebrew Day School

Farmington Public Schools

Faxon Academy

Ferndale Public Schools

Flex High School of Pontiac

FlexTech High School-Novi

Foster’s Childcare and Learning Cen

Four Corners Montessori Acdmy

Frankel Jewish Acdmy

Great Lakes Academy

Guardian Angels Catholic

Harper Woods CCI Center

Hillel Day

Holy Name Catholic

Hope Christian Academy

Huron Valley Schools

Japhet School

Keys Grace Academy

Lahser Pre-Voctnl Ctr-Clarkston

Lakecrest Baptist

Lakes Area Montessori

Lamphere Public Schools

Lutheran High NW

Madison Dist Public Schools-Oakland

Madison Heights C.E.O.

Marian High

Marketti Acdmy of Cosmetology

Mercy High (Building Closed-ONLINE classes still meet)

Milford Montessori

Momentum Academy

North Hills Child Care

Notre Dame Lower Division

Notre Dame Prep (Building Closed-ONLINE classes still meet )

Novi Christian Academy

Novi Community School District

OLHSA/All Headstart Locations

Oak Park Schools

Oak Park Service Learning Academy

Oakdale Academy

Oakland Children’s Acdmy

Oakland Family Services-CLC

Oakland Tech-SE Campus

Oakland Tech-SW Campus

Oakside Scholars Charter Acdmy

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Our Lady of Refuge

Our Lady of Sorrows

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic

Our Shepherd Lutheran Daycare

PACE Academy

Pontiac Acdmy for Excellence

Pontiac School District

Premiere Preschool-Welch

Rochester Hills Christian

Rolston Hockey Academy

Royal Oak School District

Saint Catherine of Siena Acdmy

Schoolhouse Montessori-Troy

Servicar-South Oakland

Shrine Catholic Grade

Shrine Catholic High & Acdmy

South Lyon Community Schools

Southfield Christian

Southfield Public Schools

Spanish For Toddlers

St. Fabian Catholic

St. Hugo of the Hills

St. Joseph Child Care Center

St. Mary Catholic-Royal Oak

St. Mary’s Preparatory

St. Patrick Catholic -White Lake

St. Paul Lutheran-Royal Oak

St. William Catholic

Temple Israel Early Childhood Ctr.

Total Education Solutions – Therapy

Troy School District

Walled Lake School District

Walton Charter Acdmy

Waterford Montessori Acdmy

Waterford School District

West Bloomfield School District

West Highland Christian Acdmy

Westfield Charter Academy

Wixom Christian

Wayne County

2 days Child Learning Center

4K Learning Center Southgate

ABT High

ASA Higher Learning Prep

Achieve Charter Acdmy

Advanced Technology Acdmy

Al-Ikhlas Training Acdmy

Allen Park Public Schools

Am Montessori Academy Upper

Am Montessori Acdmy-Lower

American Intl Acdmy District

Arc Dearborn

Barack Obama Leadership Academy

Barber Prepatory Academy

Beacon Elem

Boys and Girls Club – Dauch

Boys and Girls Club – Highland Park

Boys and Girls Club – Lloyd H Diehl

Branch Line School

Bridge Acdmy East

Bridge Acdmy West

Brookfield Acdmy-Livonia

Cabrini Elem & Middle

Cabrini High

Caniff Liberty Acdmy

Canton Charter Acdmy

Canton Prep High School

Cesar Chavez High

Cesar Chavez Middle

Cesar Chavez-Martin

Cesar Chavez-Vernor

Chandler Park Acdmy

Charlotte Mason Community

Christ Our Saviour Lutheran

Christ the King Lutheran-Southgate

Civic Park Senior Center

Commonwealth Comm Dev Acdmy

Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglas

Covenant House Academy – Detroit

Creative Academics Learning Center

Creative Empowerment – Westland

Creative Montessori Acdmy

Crescent Academy International

Crestwood School District

DK’s Childcare Academy

David Ellis Acdmy West-Redford

David Ellis Acdmy-Detroit

Davis Preparatory Academy

Dearborn Christian Preschool

Dearborn Early Learning Ctr

Dearborn Heights School District #7

Dearborn Public Schools

Detroit Acdmy of Arts and Sciences

Detroit Christian Schools

Detroit Community Schools (CHARTER)

Detroit Cristo Rey High

Detroit Edison Public Acdmy

Detroit Enterprise Acdmy

Detroit Innovation Acdmy

Detroit Leadership Acdmy-Virgil

Detroit Leadership AcdmyHigh School

Detroit Merit Charter Acdmy

Detroit Premier Acdmy

Detroit Prep

Detroit Public Safety Acdmy

Detroit Public Schools

Detroit Service Learning Acdmy

Detroit Waldorf School

Discovery Creative Pathways H.W.

Discovery Creative Pathways Redford

Divine Child Elem

Divine Child High

Dove Acdmy of Detroit

Early College of Excellence

Ecorse Public Schools

Emmanuel Lutheran

Flagship Charter Acdmy (No PM Activities)

Flat Rock Community Schools

Focus HOPE Child Care Ctr

Focus Hope Training (Building Closed-ONLINE classes still meet )

Fostering Leadership Academy

Gabriel Richard Catholic High

Garden City Public Schools

George Crockett Acdmy (No PM Activities)

George Washington Carver Acdmy

Gesu Elem

Gibraltar School District

Global Heights Acdmy

Grand River Acdmy

Grosse Ile Township Schools

Grosse Pointe Acdmy

Grosse Pointe Nursery

Grosse Pointe Public Schools

Guardian Lutheran

Guidance Ctr-Belleville Head Start

Guidance Ctr-Lincoln Prk Head Start

Guidance Ctr-River Rouge Head Start

Guidance Ctr-Romulus Head Start

Guidance Ctr-Taylor Head Start

Hamtramck Acdmy

Hamtramck Public Schools

Hanley International Acdmy

Harper Woods CCI Center

Harper Woods High School

Harper Woods Middle School

Harper Woods School District

Henry Ford Acdmy-Dearborn

Holy Redeemer Elem

Hope Acdmy

Hope of Detroit Acdmy (No PM Activities)

Huron School District

Inkster Preparatory Academy (No PM Activities)

Inter-City Baptist

Island Kiddie Kampus Mainland

Ivywood Classical Academy

Jalen Rose Leadership Acdmy

Joy Prep Acdmy-Dexter

KIPP Detroit Imani Admy

Keystone Acdmy (No PM Activities)

LACC Childcare Acdmy

Legacy Charter Acdmy

Lincoln Park Public Schools

Lincoln-King Acdmy

Livonia Public Schools

Loyola High

Lutheran High-Westland

ML King Jr Edu Center

MacDowell Preparatory Academy

Madison-Carver Acdmy

Matrix Head Start

Melvindale-N Allen Park Schools

Merrill Palmer Skillman Inst ECC

Metro Charter Acdmy

Metropolitan SDA Junior Acdmy

Mi Cookie Project

Michigan Barber School (Building Closed-ONLINE classes still meet)

Montessori Acdmy Canton

Montessori Center of Our Lady

Montessori Center-Downriver

Montessori Child Development Center

Montessori Children’s-Allen Park

Most Holy Trinity Elem

My Baby And Me

My First Schoolhouse

New Beginning Head Start

New Paradigm College Prep

New St. Paul Head Start

Northville Christian

Northville Public School District

Oakland Int Acdmy-Elem

Oakland Intl Acdmy High

Oakland Intl Acdmy Middle

Old Redford Academy Elem Detroit

Old Redford Academy High

Old Redford Academy Middle

Our Lady Star of the Sea

Our Lady of Good Counsel Plym

Our Lady of Victory

P&A Scholars Beauty-Detroit

Pathways Academy

Peace Lutheran-Livonia

Pembroke Academy

Plymouth Christian Acdmy

Plymouth Edu Center K-8 (No PM Activities)

Plymouth Scholars Charter Acdmy

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

Plymouth-Canton Montessori

Quality Learning Center

Quest Charter Acdmy

Redford Service Learning Acdmy

Redford Union School District

Regent Park Scholars Acdmy

Renaissance Head Start

River Rouge School District

Riverside Acdmy East

Riverside Acdmy West

Riverview School District

Romulus Community Schools

Rutherford Winans Academy

Sacred Heart-Dearborn

Schoolhouse Montessori Canton

Seeds of Knowledge

Siena Literacy Center

South Canton Scholars Acdmy

South Redford School District

Southgate Community Schools

Southgate Kiddie Kampus

St. Anselm Catholic

St. Clare of Montefalco

St. Edith Catholic School

St. John Paul II Classical Catholic (No PM Activities)

St. John’s Evg Lutheran-New Boston

St. John’s Evg Lutheran-Westland

St. Joseph-Trenton

St. Linus Catholic

St. Mary Child Care Ctr

St. Matthew Lutheran-Westland

St. Michael Catholic-Livonia

St. Michael Lutheran

St. Paul Christian Prschl – Trenton

St. Paul Lutheran – Northville

St. Paul on the Lake Catholic

St. Pius Catholic-Southgate

St. Stephen Catholic-New Boston

St. Valentine Catholic

St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center

Star Intl Academy – Canton

Star Intrnl Acdmy-George

Star Intrnl Acdmy-Hass

Starfish F.S Covenant House ECE Ctr

Starfish F.S. Cecil ECE Center

Starfish F.S. Central Ave ECE Ctr.

Starfish F.S. Crestwood ECE Center

Starfish F.S. Fort St. ECE Center

Starfish F.S. Hiveley ECE Center

Starfish F.S. Livonia ECE Center

Starfish F.S. Marygrove Head Start

Starfish F.S. Sal Army ECE Center

Starfish F.S. Thorne ECE Center

Starfish F.S. Westwood ECE Center

Starfish FS Plymouth/Canton ECE Ctr

Starting Point Montessori

Summer Prschl ELC

Summit Acdmy North Elem

Summit Acdmy North High

Summit Acdmy North Middle

Tawheed Center of Detroit

Taylor Exemplar Acdmy

Taylor Prep High

Taylor School District

The Boggs School

The Dearborn Acdmy

Tipton Acdmy

Trenton Christian Preschool

Trenton Public Schools

Trillium Acdmy

Trix Academy

Tyrone Elem

UM-Dearborn Early Childhood Edu Ctr

United Children Head Start

Unity Head Start

Univ Learning Acdmy-Westland

Univ Prep Art and Design Dist UPAD

Univ Prep Science & Math-UPSM Dist.

Universal Acdmy-Detroit

University Liggett

University Prep Acdmy – UPA Dist

University YES Acdmy

Van Buren Public Schools

Vista Meadows Acdmy

Voyageur Acdmy

Voyageur College Prep

Warrendale Charter Acdmy

Washington-Parks Acdmy

Wayne County Meals on Wheels

Wayne Metro Art Space

Wayne Metro Head Start – Dearborn S

Wayne Metro Head Start ACCESS

Wayne Metro Head Start Garden City

Wayne Metro Head Start St. Albert

Wayne Metro Head Start-Hamtramck

Wayne Metro Head Start-Harper Woods

Wayne Metro Head Start-HighlandPark

Wayne Metro Head Start-Taylor

Wayne Metro Head Start-Westland

Wayne-Westland Community Schools

Westfield Charter Academy

Westfield Prepatory High School

Westland Christian Acdmy

Weston Prep Acdmy

Westwood Community Schools (No PM Activities)

Woodhaven-Brownstown Schools

Wyandotte Christian Academy

Wyandotte Public Schools

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Detroit Red Wings 2025-26 grades feature some A’s, some D’s

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April 26, 2026

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Detroit Red Wings 2025-26 grades feature some A’s, some D’s

There was a little moment of levity at the end of the press conference held by general manager Steve Yzerman and coach Todd McLellan to discuss the 2025-26 Detroit Red Wings.

They had just wrapped up about 45 minutes of answering reporters’ questions on Thursday, April 23 when a last, lighthearted one was lobbed at McLellan. He’d been fidgeting with his notebook, and was asked if reporters could see it. “You won’t be able to read it,” McLellan said, smiling.

“It’s not worth looking at,” Yzerman said, laughing. “I’ve seen it all year.”

Ultimately, the notes on this season’s squad could be summed up by three words: iot good enough. That’s as a group. Individually, some players fared well in their final grades – Alex DeBrincat, for one, aced things with the way he competed and produced.

Here, then, are the final grades for the men who finished the season with the Red Wings.

F Mason Appleton: D

Stats: 6 goals, 8 assists, minus-4 rating in 65 games.

Contract: $2.9 million average annual value through 2026-27.

Buzz: Was supposed bring an edge and a bit of scoring, but made next to no impact in the second half, with just three points from the start of January.

D Jacob Bernard-Docker: C

Stats: 1 goal, 4 assists, even rating in 63 games.

Contract: $1.6 million AAV through 2027-28.

Buzz: Serviceable third-pairing defenseman.

D Ben Chiarot: B

Stats: 5 goals, 10 assists, minus-9 in 82 games.

Contract: $3.85 million AAV through 2028-29.

The buzz: Generally gives a hard effort, and plays with an edge.

F J.T. Compher: D

Stats: 11 goals, 17 assists, minus-13 in 82 games.

Contract: $5.1 million AAV through 2027-28.

Buzz: Not good enough to play in the top six, doesn’t contribute enough in the bottom six.

F Andrew Copp: C+

Stats: 9 goals, 34 assists, plus-3 in 79 games.

Contract: $5.625 million AAV through 2026-27.

Buzz: Found a role centering the second line but needs to be more consistent.

F Alex DeBrincat: A

Stats: 41 goals, 44 assists, plus-8 in 82 games.

Contract: $7.875 million AAV through 2026-27.

Buzz: Shows up every shift, always plays competitive hockey and the most consistent scoring threat on the team.

D Simon Edvinsson: B+

Stats: 9 goals, 16 assists, plus-12 in 72 games.

Contract: Restricted free agent.

Buzz: Big and rangy and works hard, but really needs to work on taking fewer penalties, because he had some doozies.

D Justin Faulk: B

Stats: 5 goals, 3 assists, minus-5 in 17 games with Wings.

Contract: $6.5 million AAV through 2026-27.

Buzz: Came in at the trade deadline and immediately improved the top-four defense corps at both ends of the ice.

F Emmitt Finnie: B+

Stats: 13 goals, 17 assists, minus-10 in 82 games.

Contract: $821,667 AAV through 2027-28.

Buzz: The rookie overall did well, though there were times during the season the former seventh-round pick faded. Much more suited to playing on a third line than on the first.

G John Gibson: A-

Stats: 29-22-4 with a 2.72 goals-against average and .901 save percentage in 57 games.

Contract: $6.4 million AAV through 2027-28.

Buzz: Let’s be clear – since he found his groove at Thanksgiving, Gibson was the reason the Wings looked like they were going to make the playoffs. He bailed out his teammates time and again, only slipping a bit towards the end.

D Travis Hamonic: D

Stats: 2 assists, minus-11 in 26 games.

Contract: Unrestricted free agent.

Buzz: Spent most of his time as a healthy scratch.

D Albert Johansson: C+

Stats: 3 goals, 8 assists, minus-18 in 82 games.

Contract: $1.125 million AAV through 2026-27.

Buzz: Could be harder against opponents considering he does not see top matchups.

F Patrick Kane: B+

Stats: 16 goals, 41 assists, minus-1 in 67 games.

Contract: Unrestricted free agent.

Buzz: The 37-year-old was the team’s second-leading scorer with 25 points the last 26 games (behind DeBrincat’s 28). A clutch performer whose biggest issue is staying healthy, but at around $3 million, he’s well worth the investment.

F Marco Kasper: C-

Stats: 9 goals, 10 assists, minus-20 in 81 games.

Contract: $886,666 AAV through 2026-27.

Buzz: There was a slight uptick in his second-half play, but all in all, a disappointing sophomore season from a player the Wings hope can develop into a solid two-way center.

F Dylan Larkin: B+

Stats: 34 goals, 33 assists, plus-3 in 74 games.

Contract: $8.7 million AAV through 2030-31.

Buzz: Dealt with injuries down the stretch, but his work ethic never faltered. For those who don’t think he’s a No. 1 center, name 32 who are better.

F Carter Mazur: C+

Stats: No points, minus-3 in eight games.

Contract: Restricted free agent.

Buzz: Brought energy, but was put in a tough position when he was asked to help a team flailing after his call-up in late March.

F David Perron: D

Stats: 3 goals, minus-9 in 16 games with the Wings.

Contract: Unrestricted free agent.

Buzz: After undergoing sports hernia surgery in January, the trade-deadline acquisition just wasn’t able to bring the energy or scoring the Wings sought from their popular former teammate.

F Michael Rasmussen: D

Stats: 6 goals, 8 assists, minus-10 in 64 games.

Contract: $3.2 million AAV through 2027-28.

Buzz: Doesn’t bring nearly enough to the lineup. Had one point in the 28 games from Jan. 1 to the end of the season.

F Lucas Raymond: B

Stats: 25 goals, 51 assists, plus-1 in 80 games.

Contract: $8.075 million AAV through 2031-32.

Buzz: For a second straight year, he faltered coming out of an international event in February (4 Nations Face-Off in 2025, Olympics in 2026), with just 16 points the last 24 games.

D Axel Sandin-Pellikka: C

Stats: 7 goals, 14 assists, minus-20 in 68 games.

Contract: $918,333 AAV through 2027-28.

Buzz: Tons of talent, but the rookie’s risky maneuvers were anxiety-inducing.

D Moritz Seider: A

Stats: 10 goals, 50 assists, plus-15 in 82 games.

Contract: $8.55 million AAV through 2030-31.

The buzz: An absolute gem who delivers in all facets of the game. Had a career season, stats-wise

F Dominik Shine: C+

Stats: 3 goals, even rating in 18 games.

Contract: $875,000 AAV through 2027-28.

Buzz: Provided energy as a grinder.

G Cam Talbot: C

Stats: 12-9-6 with a 3.19 GAA and .883 save percentage in 34 games.

Contract: Unrestricted free agent.

Buzz: Wasn’t relied on much down the stretch and faced some tough assignments.

F James van Riemsdyk: C

Stats: 15 goals, 16 assists, minus-17 in 72 games.

Contract: Unrestricted free agents.

Buzz: 15 goals for $1 million (his salary in 2025-26) is quite respectable, but there was only one goal after the Olympic break. Plays big and goes to the net, like Tomas Holmstrom could attest, but he can’t be effective in that spot if teammates don’t get the puck there.

Coaching staff: B

Buzz: Todd McLellan and his staff emphasized three things from the start of camp: Be tougher to play against physically, mental toughness and game management. There were signs of improvement and resilience from players, but also signs of not being able to implement those facets when it mattered most – in March and April. McLellan and his staff has done the utmost to hold players accountable, and the failure to reach the playoffs reflects much more on players than McLellan.

Contact Helene St. James at hstjames@freepress.com.

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Lions draft grades Reacts survey: Grade the full 2026 class

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April 25, 2026

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Lions draft grades Reacts survey: Grade the full 2026 class

The Detroit Lions’ 2026 NFL draft class is in the books, and the team used seven draft picks to fill needs and add depth throughout the roster. General manager Brad Holmes got to work in the middle of the first round by grabbing their right tackle of the future, and then snagged a high upside edge in the second round. On Day 3, Detroit added more depth at linebacker, corner, slot receiver, and added a couple of defensive linemen.

Here’s a look at the team’s 2026 draft class:

Throughout the offseason, SB Nation will host surveys for NFL fans, sponsored by the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook, who currently have the Lions listed as +1800 to win this year’s Super Bowl, +850 to win the NFC Championship, and +150 to win the NFC North as the current favorites.

For Pride of Detroit, we are tasked with fielding questions from Lions fans, and with the NFL Draft now in the rearview mirror, our question for this week’s survey is…

How would you grade the Lions’ 2026 NFL Draft?

Please vote in the survey below, share your feedback in the comments, and check back on Monday for the results.

Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Detroit Lions fans and fans across the country. If you want to get these surveys emailed to you weekly, you can sign up here.

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Potential Day 3 Detroit Lions targets: 10 players to consider

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April 25, 2026

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Potential Day 3 Detroit Lions targets: 10 players to consider

The Detroit Lions addressed two of their greatest needs during the first two days of the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller in the first round and Michigan edge defender Derrick Moore in the second.

“We’re all about building from the inside, out,” general manager Brad Holmes said Friday, April 24. “When you get the guys you love and they happen to play the trenches as well, that’s just a little bit of added bonus. We’ll definitely sleep good at night.”

When Holmes and the rest of the Lions’ executives wake up Saturday, they’ll have the opportunity to strengthen other sectors with their six remaining picks. Positions where they could seek reinforcements include safety, defensive tackle, tight end, running back and linebacker.

Here are 10 names to watch on Day 3:

Gracen Halton, Oklahoma DT

Halton was never a full-time starter at Oklahoma. But when he was on the field, he was a disruptive force. Last season, he produced 3½ sacks and 30 pressures – the second-highest total on the Sooners. He was also a reliable run stopper. He could conceivably fill the void left by Roy Lopez, a rotational interior lineman who rejoined the Arizona Cardinals in March.

Kaytron Allen, Penn State RB

Allen is a productive and powerful ball carrier who appeared in 54 games over his college career. During each of his last two seasons at Penn State, he rushed for more than 1,000 yards. He could fit well in new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing’s downhill running scheme. A bonus: He is durable.

Dallen Bentley, Utah TE

A natural athlete, Bentley emerged as a productive contributor for Kyle Whittingham during the new Michigan coach’s final year in Salt Lake City. A better receiver than blocker, Bentley caught 48 passes for 648 yards and six touchdowns in 2025. No drops in 76 targets last season offer proof that Bentley has reliable hands.

Keionte Scott, Miami CB/S

Scott’s age may be a turnoff, considering he will turn 25 in August. But his physical style and position flexibility could pique the Lions’ interest. Last season, Scott produced five sacks – the second-highest total by any defensive back in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

Eli Heidenreich, Navy RB

The Lions like players with versatile skill sets. When they drafted Jahmyr Gibbs in 2023, they saw him more as an all-around talent than a traditional running back. While Heidenreich is not nearly as gifted as Gibbs, he fits a similar profile as an all-purpose player who functions well as a runner and pass-catcher.

Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh LB

Louis sparks intrigue because he operates like a defensive Swiss Army knife. He possesses the skills of a safety, which give him an edge at linebacker. With NFL teams employing more nickel formations, Louis could provide the Lions more flexibility to adjust their tactics. Widely projected as a Day 2 pick, Louis is still on the board.

Rayshaun Benny, Michigan DT

After the Lions traded up to draft Moore in the second round Friday, could the Lions take another member of Michigan’s 2025 defense this weekend? Benny could be one they target, given that he is a powerful player with a track record as a reliable run-stuffer. With Lopez and DJ Reader no longer on the roster, the Lions could use more beef on the interior and Benny – a Detroit native – could provide value as a solid depth piece.

Pat Coogan, Indiana, C

The Lions solidified the middle of their offensive line during free agency, signing Cade Mays. But it wouldn’t hurt to add more depth at center. Coogan could be a good option in the late rounds. While he is not the best athlete, he is cerebral and technically sound.

VJ Payne, Kansas State S

The 6-foot-3, 206-pound Payne, who was a team captain at Kansas State, has an intriguing physical profile that could interest the Lions. He would help buttress a position that is a bit of a question with starters Kerby Joseph (knee) and Brian Branch (Achilles) working their way back from season-ending injuries in 2025.

Harold Perkins Jr., LSU LB

The Lions seek out players with elite athletic traits. Perkins has them. He also possesses positional versatility, having played as an inside linebacker and edge rusher. Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, an LSU alum, could find creative ways to utilize Perkins’ skillset.

Contact Rainer Sabin at rsabin@freepress.com.

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