Combine sleeper to watch: Keagen Trost, Missouri, 6-4, 316
Trost was the highest graded tackle by Pro Football Focus in all of college football this past season with a 92.0 grade allowing just one sack and seven total pressures with a 1.7 percent pressure rate. He has the flexibility to move inside to play guard as well.
Lions need at the position: Yet to be determined.
Just how big a need the tackle position is for the Lions depends on Decker's retirement decision and any possible moves the Lions make to add to the position via free agency.
Even if Decker, who turns 33 in August, decides to return in 2026, the Lions don't have a proven successor waiting in the wings or a reliable backup and swing tackle currently on the roster. Dan Skipper, last year's top reserve and swing tackle, retired this offseason to pursue a coaching career.
One of the most important items on general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell's to-do list this offseason is improving the talent, competition level and depth along the offensive line to get that unit playing at a much higher level in 2026 and beyond.
Key stat: The Lions allowed 39 sacks this past season, which ranked 18th in the NFL. Denver allowed the fewest (23) and Las Vegas the most (64).