Lions' High-Risk, High-Reward Safety Option

0:00It's March 29th, from breaking news to Sunday matchups. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. Lions fans, if your craving speed is safety, keep an eye on Ohio State's Lorenzo Stiles in this draft. This 24-year-old blazed the 4.27 in the 40-yard dash, fast as time for safety since 2003. He's projected anywhere from round 4 to 7, perfect for Detroit to inject some lightning in the secondary. But hold up, those medical reports raise flags. Stiles dealt with recurrent shoulder dislocations last spring, needing surgery before the season even kicked off. Then in 2025, he had right shoulder trouble during games, another upper body hit that sideline him for two contests, and he limped out. Of the playoff finale, with more shoulder drama. Over his college career, he suited up for most games. Little slate in 2024, solid before that, but those recent knocks add up. No interceptions across five years, shows his play hasn't always matched the raw athleticism,

1:02and starting the 2026 season at 24, makes teens pause on longevity. Still, speed like that doesn't grow on trees, and it might bump him up the board despite the concerns rated around a 6 out of 10. Lions' brass have to weigh if they can coach up the instincts and rehab those shoulders without breaking the bank late in the draft. Bottom line, Stiles could be a high upside gamble for Detroit's defense, but they'll need that medical evile to greenlight the move before selection. Day hits.