Free Press sports reporter Dave Birkett takes a position-by-position look at the top prospects and biggest Detroit Lions needs in the 2022 NFL draft. This is the sixth in an eight-part series.
The Lions have nine linebackers on their roster and enough variety at the position that they could comfortably start the season without any further additions. Alex Anzalone is a dependable veteran who knows the defense well, Jarrad Davis has extensive starting experience in the NFL and Chris Board contributed in a third-down role for the Baltimore Ravens last season.