2026 NFL Draft preview: 5 linebackers that could interest Lions
Tim Twentyman
The Lions return one of the best MIKE linebackers in the NFL in All-ProJack Campbell, who was third in tackles (166), first in run stops (44), second in forced fumbles (3) and second in sacks (5.0) among NFL linebackers last season.
SAM linebackerDerrick Barnesis a good fit in Detroit's scheme and a productive player with 78 tackles and 4.0 sacks last season.
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