Lions' Jimmy Rolder: Close to home in Detroit

Rotowire12 days ago

The Lions selected Rolder in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 118th overall.

Analysis:

Rolder didn't start until his fourth year at Michigan, but he impressed at weakside linebacker as a run stopper and in coverage. While he didn't run the 40-yard dash, he's considered to be a strong athlete. Rolder plays aggressively and is a sure tackler, as he had a 4.7 percent missed tackle rate in 2025. He likely needs to develop a bit considering his lack of experience, but he was a dependable special-teams player at Michigan and should contribute in that facet immediately with the Lions.

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