Stephen Tulloch
7th year 16 starts 111 tackles 3 sacks 2 int 2 FR
The Lions best ILB since Earl Holmes got hurt. He played well against run and the pass. He signed a 5 year extension this offseason. According to Football Outsiders, Tulloch led the team in stops with 67. His success rate vs. the run was 65% and the pass was 65%.
Titans: 80 games 45 gs 452 t 4.5 sacks 2 int
NC State: 35 g 18 starts 290 t 1ff 3 fr
DeAndre Levy
Moved to left side backer in 2011 he played well early but struggled late. He took bad angles and showed little speed. Levy was one of the worst coverage linebackers in the league according to Pro Football Focus. Football Outsiders rated him 62% against the run 49% vs, the pass. He was credited with 10 missed tackles. Playing on a one year tender, this could be his last season in Detroit.
Wisconsin 210 tackles 14 sacks 2 int
Justin Durant
Solid season in 2011. The Lions missed him when he was out with a concusion on a cheap shot at Minnesota. Had a great game vs. the Chargers but was awful in the playoff loss to the Saints. His success rate vs. the run was 83% and only 32% vs. the pass.
Jags 50 games 270 t 2 sacks 2 picks
Hampton: 43 g 39 Gs 353 tackles 10 sacks 4 picks 3 FR
Ashlee Palmer
Palmer was claimed off waivers from Buffalo in 2010 he has started at every position in the linebacking corps. He is the primary back up to Tulloch and a special teams standout.
Bills 14 games 13 t
Ole Miss: 139 t 4 int 1.5 sacks
Tahir Whitehead
Played outside in the 3-4 at Temple but will play at will in the 4-3 here in Detroit. Gunther raved about Tahir saying "he much better than a 5th round pick." He ran 4.7 in the 40 did 21 reps 37 VJ 1004 Broad 4.37 20 7.18 ldrill. Will have a chance to develop this season before pressing for a starting job in 2013.
Doug Hogue
A converted running back from Syracuse, Tyrone Wheatley told me Doug was a "high character kid who will do well in Detroit." He will have a shot to back up Durant and move into the starting spot in 2013.
Syracuse 169 t 12.5 sacks 3 int 3 ff 112/483 3td rush
Travis Lewis
Led the Sooners in tackles for 4 years and I gave him a 3-4th round grade on tape. He ran 4.88 at the combine dropping him in the draft. 26 reps 35 vj 1000 broad 4.22 20 7.27 l drill. He probably has to play inside in the NFL. Could end up on the practice squad.
Slade Norris
4th year Practice Squad
Norris a practice addition last season has 9 games of NFL experience. He is a strong side backer who can play on special teams. Unlikely to stick.
Oakland Raiders 4 games 2t
Jags 5 games 2t
Oregon State 19 sacks
Ronnie Sneed
Rookie UDFA Kentucky 147 tackles 2 int 1.5 sacks
Played outside at the OTA. Real nice guy who has answered me on Twitter twice. 6' 235 lbs. Ran a modest 4.74 at his pro day along with 18 reps 30" vj 9' broad 4.46 20 6.99 l drill. I hope he makes the practice squad.
Carmen Messina
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| #49 Sneed #47 Messina at an OTA |
A tackling machine at New Mexico State. Messina saw reps in the OTA at Mike. It will be fun watching him and Sneed in the preseason. He ran 4.85 and did 31 reps at his pro day. 7.18 in the l drill is pretty good.
Starters
Mike- Tulloch
WIll- Levy
Sam Durant
Backups
Whitehead, Hogue and Palmer
Practice Squad
Lewis
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