The NFL Combine kicked off its televised coverage on Thursday and three positional groups performed on-field drills. So far, we have already identified the top standouts on the interior defensive linemen and among the edge rushers, and now it’s time to take a closer look at the off-the-ball linebackers who had standout performances.
The Detroit Lions’ need at linebacker is very low, and they’ll likely be targeting a specific type of player, and the group of prospects we identified will reflect that. Of the five standouts selected, one seems like a perfect mix of talent, athleticism, scheme fit, and value, while another may go higher than originally thought, and the remaining three showed enough athleticism to warrant a game film revisit.