​The Detroit Lions continue to earn respect from around the NFL, and the latest proof came in ESPN’s annual survey of league executives, coaches, and scouts.According to ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler, no team had more players ranked among the top 10 at their respective positions than the Lions, who finished with an NFL-best nine selections.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe defending NFC powerhouse edged out the Philadelphia Eagles, who had eight players recognized, while the Kansas City Chiefs finished third with seven.Detroit Lions Anthony Lucas Derius Swinton Steelers Detroit Lions edge rusher battle Kyre Duplessis Lions Christian Mahogany Matthew Stafford Taylor Swift wedding Detroit Lions Rasul Douglas Detroit Lions top 10 playersDetroit’s impressive list of top 10 players includes stars on both sides of the football:Jared Goff (Quarterback)Amon-Ra St. Brown (Wide Receiver)Several Lions ranked near the very top of their positions. Penei Sewell claimed the No. 1 spot among offensive tackles, while Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Aidan Hutchinson also landed among the NFL’s elite at their respective positions.Lions 2025 offensive line depth chart Lions Top 25 Under 25 2025 Penei Sewell overrated Penei Sewell Protector of the Year Award Penei Sewell Detroit Lions future Penei Sewell NFL offensive tackle rankingsThe rankings highlight what Detroit has spent years building under general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRather than relying on one or two superstars, the Lions have assembled one of the league’s deepest rosters, with impact players spread across nearly every position group.That balance is one of the biggest reasons Detroit enters the 2026 season as one of the favorites to compete for a Super Bowl.When executives, coaches, and scouts across the NFL collectively identify nine Lions among the game’s best, it’s clear Detroit’s roster has become the standard others are chasing.