The 2024 NFL Combine is in full swing, and with televised coverage of on-field drills set to take place on Thursday, we are nearing the end of our Detroit Lions prospect preview series. So far, we have examined the quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive tackles, interior offensive linemen, interior defensive linemen, edge rushers, and cornerback groups.
In this article, we identify some of the best fits at safety.
What skills to watch for during on-field drills
While a lot of the same traits we discussed with the cornerbacks group apply here—are they balanced through their hips and how fluid are they when unlocking their hips?