Vito Chirco· Aug 11, 2026
Chirco says Rock Ya-Sin is the favorite to win the starting outside cornerback job opposite D.J. Reed for the Lions, while Roger McCreary is more likely to end up starting at nickel corner; he also argues Detroit should pursue veteran Trevon Diggs, whom he believes can bounce back in his age-28 season.
“Rock Ya-Sin is presently the favorite to capture the job”
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- Depth Chart CallsRoger McCrearyDetroit LionsAug 11, 2026
Roger McCreary to be 1st on the depth chart
“Offseason acquisition Roger McCreary could also be in the mix, although he has struggled and is more likely to earn the starting gig at nickel corner.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsRock Ya-SinDetroit LionsAug 11, 2026
Rock Ya-Sin to be 1st on the depth chart
“Rock Ya-Sin is presently the favorite to capture the job, though third-year pro Ennis Rakestraw Jr. has also received first-team reps on the boundary so far in camp.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Mike KadlickScore Predictions · Detroit LionsClose · 43Kadlick predicts a Sunday night shootout in Charlotte, with Detroit beating Carolina 41–38 after four fourth-quarter lead changes to move to 3–1 while the Panthers fall to 1–3.
- Brandon KnappScore Predictions · Detroit LionsMiss · 12Predicts a lopsided Lions win over Carolina, 42-20.
- Zac SnyderScore Predictions · Detroit LionsClose · 48Takes Detroit 31-26 over the Panthers.
- Ty SchalterScore Predictions · Detroit LionsMiss · 14Predicts a dominant Lions win, 34-13.
- Morgan CannonScore Predictions · Detroit LionsClose · 40Picks the Lions to beat the Panthers on Sunday Night Football, 37-27.
- Alex RenoScore Predictions · Detroit LionsMiss · 38Picks Detroit to win 35-24 in Carolina.
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