Allen Park — In the Detroit Lions' search for fiery competitors to build a culture around, they stumbled upon a rookie linebacker in Malcolm Rodriguez who has never done well with losing.
As a sophomore at Wagoner (Okla.) High School, Rodriguez finishing second in the state wrestling championships in the 152-pound weight class. That's a remarkable accomplishment for an underclassman, but it wasn't good enough.
"It kinda fueled me for my last two years, I'm not going to lie," Rodriguez said.
Between seasons, he packed on 30 pounds of mostly muscle and was able to go 29-3 and win the state championship in the 182-pound division a year later.