Ever since the Detroit Lions drafted Miles Killebrew in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, fans have been waiting for the former safety to break out and become one of the best value picks from that year’s draft. Every year, it seems Killebrew falls short of those lofty expectations.
A position change to linebacker and a loaded defensive roster makes 2019 a daunting year for Killebrew—I had him on the outside of my latest 53-man roster projection. However, the early signs out of training camp are quite positive.
First, there’s his special teams skills, which he has proudly displayed for the team over the past few seasons.