Detroit Lions fans really wanted a linebacker in the 2022 NFL Draft. They talked about it all offseason and pretty much everyone included a linebacker for the Lions in their seven-round mock drafts. I know I did. The Lions passed on some of the higher profile guys, and on Day 3, the Lions finally picked Oklahoma State linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez.
There’s a lot to like about Rodriguez. He’s got a ton of athleticism, poinsting a 9.48 RAS. He picked up elite grades in the 40-yard dash (4.52), shuttle (4.13) and three-cone (7.