As the 2026 NFL Draft came to a conclusion Saturday evening with Detroit finishing the three-day event with seven total players, here are some of the best social media reactions to the Lions‘ Day 3 selections.
As a recap, the Lions amassed a Day 3 collection of talent that included Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder, Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney II, Kentucky wide receiver Kendrick Law, Texas Tech defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard, and Tennessee DL Tyre West.
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) April 25, 2026
Steal of the draft 🤫
— THE RED RANGER (@THEREDRANGER3) April 25, 2026
Second-team All-Big Ten Conference. Led team with 73 tackles. Played in 12 games with 11 starts (7 TFLs with 2 sacks, INT, 2 PBUs).
— Brad Holmes Bulge (@BradHolmesBulge) April 25, 2026
Jimmy Rolder was drafted in round 4 with pick 118 in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 9.53 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 165 out of 3480 LB from 1987 to 2026.https://t.co/0NtKnhkh4Qpic.twitter.com/zvvZX5Lqts
— RAS.football (@MathBomb) April 25, 2026
An A+ pick by the Lions 🔥
Keith Abney II was the No. 6 CB and a top-50 prospect on PFSN’s consensus Big Board. pic.twitter.com/psgN2nMmOR
— PFSN (@PFSN365) April 25, 2026
Amazing pick! He was a projected 2nd/3rd round pick and a spot of need!
I speak for everyone saying we are loving the draft so far, keep it up 🔥🔥
— Joe M (@jFudgy_) April 25, 2026
Brad Holmes pic.twitter.com/xP7XGc8FkQ
— Ethan Lane (@Ethanol04_) April 25, 2026
I thought he would be gone by Day 3. I think PFF had him their #50 player overall and #8 CB. Seems a steal at 157
— Ken Lobingier (@kenlobingier) April 25, 2026
Keith Abney II highlights for ya pic.twitter.com/U6wEaQ9AIy
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) April 25, 2026
K1 ➡️ Motor City@Lionspic.twitter.com/3qU3YaHjIg
— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) April 25, 2026
Lions 5th-round pick Keith Abney is more than just a football player.
He’s also a four-time roller skating champ 😳
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Welcome to Detroit Kendrick! pic.twitter.com/xRxAKMu4zX
— Ryan Cain (@RyenCane) April 25, 2026
Didn’t love that we drafted a WR but when I saw that he has 90 percent of his yards as YAC I got excited. Mostly used as a shifty gadget player. Absolutely love the pick
— Caleb Lyons (@LionsCougars) April 25, 2026
Dude is SPEEDY
— 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔇𝔢𝔱𝔯𝔬𝔦𝔱 𝔗𝔦𝔪𝔢𝔰 📰 (@the_det_times) April 25, 2026
Lions fans, Kendrick Law is not a pure wide receiver, he’s more of an offensive weapon ie hybrid of running back/wide receiver. He has 4.4 sec speed and big time game breaking ability.
Law ran a limited route tree with most of his 2025 targets thrown behind the line. With tight… pic.twitter.com/8xXGpHAIji
— FNF NFL (@fnfantasyleeg) April 25, 2026
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— Alex Parker (@Ishouldhaveplay) April 25, 2026
Skyler Gill Howard as a pass rush specialist on the interior not bad at all for our 6th pick
— Lylak (@LyLak_SSB) April 25, 2026
My god Brad is cooking a meal today
— Matt (@Bigmanboy123478) April 25, 2026
For Lions fans, y’all will love this dude. High motor, high energy. Was on his way to a great season before injury. Great leader. Quick hands, plays fast!
— Gregg Lee🌵 🫓 (@rgregglee) April 25, 2026
People also don’t know how good of a leader this dude is. The kind of guy you really want in your locker room
— HoopsVision (@HoopsVisionTTU) April 25, 2026
Lions got a good one #VFL🍊 pic.twitter.com/GuLZ0EuKVc
— Cam Holt Vols 🍊 (@VolFan_Cam) April 25, 2026
We have a lot of depth on our DLine!! I am floored by this draft class, let’s get to work, baby! #OnePridepic.twitter.com/IwT1VuTgz6
— J_Gaming89 (@J19_Gaming89) April 25, 2026
He looks tough
— Anthony (@AyeT0ny) April 25, 2026
Miller: Slam dunk. 10 year starter
Moore: Our new #2 pass rusher
Rolder: Tough in the run game
Abney: Feisty, strong, twitchy
Law: Scouts like the potential. Wiggly competitor.
Gill-Howard and West: PS bodies but could push Wingo
Solid A. Could be A+ if Rolder or Abney hit
— HAIL ONE PRIDE Nick Christensen (@NickCh91892) April 25, 2026
Real solid draft honestly
— Tevin Nygren (@Tevsauce02) April 26, 2026
Brad Holmes on the Detroit Lions day 3 NFL Draft picks 👀
“We were able to get some guys we had ranked WAY HIGHER… ALL OF THEM are complete true FITS”
The Detroit Lions got THEIR GUYS 🔥 #OnePridepic.twitter.com/Jywq1GSe0u
— Crunch Time Sports (@officialctpod) April 25, 2026
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