It’s NFL Combine week, which means it’s the witching hour for NFL Draft prospects—winners become losers, losers become winners, and everyone from scouts to couch coaches will double-count athleticism in their favorite prospects. In theory, it should just serve as confirmation of what we already know from the tape. However, we’re always in for a few surprises when the cleats hit the turf in Indianapolis.
Question of the day: Which position will you be watching closest at the NFL Combine?
My answer: I’ll be watching the cornerbacks closest.
The Lions have plenty of areas of need to keep a close eye on, but I believe that cornerback is one of the positions where combine performance translates most to on-field performance.