AJ Haulcy: Lions' Safety Solution in Draft?

0:00On April 9, Detroit Lions got some real headaches at safety right now. With Kirby Joseph nursing a knee injury and Brian Branch dealing with an an, a Killy's tear. That means they might prioritize grabbing a healthy safety in the 2026 NFL Draft to shore up the back end. Earlier this week, Scouts highlighted AJ Halsey from LSU as a solid early round prospect who fits the bill. He's projected for round three, ranked 89th on one big board, and clocked a 4.52 in the 40 of the combine. Fans and analysts are buzzing because Halsey's been super available, playing 12 out of 13 gains last season and full slates the three years. Before that, at 22 years old come next season, he's got the youth and durability the Lions crave amid their injury woes. Digging deeper, those loose whispers about a shoulder tweak in his final year didn't stop him from hitting the senior bull and no hard evidence backs. It up. His track record screams reliability.

1:00With 10 picks and 19 passes broken up over his career, Halsey could slide right into Detroit scheme and ease those safety pains long term. Keep an eye on him as Draft Hall heats up. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates.