The Detroit Lions traded with the Cleveland Browns, acquiring Za'Darius Smith and a 2026 draft pick in exchange for two draft picks, one in 2025 and another in 2026. The Browns were reportedly pushing for a draft pick for the fourth round, but the Lions' general manager Brad Holmes waited and got a better offer for his franchise.

Here are the terms and conditions:

Lions receive:

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

Browns get:

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

The Lions have been very active with their 2025 draft capital heading into the Super Bowl, trading up four draft picks and acquiring two in the last seven months. Let's take a look at the movement with these tips:

Detroit Lions 2025 Draft Pick Movement:

Holmes' drafting method 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 play a role – as in Smith's case – other times they are used to acquire more capital.

As things stand, here are the ones Current Lions draft picks for 2025:

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

And if you're curious, you can find them here Lions 2026 draft picks

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