Lions select SS Miles Killebrew in the 4th round
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The Detroit Lions have selected safety Miles Killebrew out of Southern Utah in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
Killebrew was viewed as one of the best players available after the third round and one of the more underrated small-school players. He fills the role of a hybrid linebacker-safety that has become quite popular among teams.
The Lions could use Killebrew in that hybrid role or allow him to start as a traditional strong safety along side Glover Quin.
Killebrew is expected to be one of the hardest hitters in the draft.
Miles Killebrew Bio
Position: CB
School: Southern Utah
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-2
Weight: 217 lbs.
Strengths
- Phenomenal tackler in the open field, strikes with brute force and outstanding technique.
- Will line up as a de facto linebacker to disguise his intent at the line of scrimmage.
- Shows great open-field awareness once the ball is in his hands to return interceptions for touchdowns.
- Forces fumbles with punishing strikes and form.
- Game translates well to the modern evolution of the position, and will be an asset to a number of hybrid defenses.
Weaknesses
- Possesses below-average straight line speed as evidenced by his 4.65 40-yard dash.
- Slow to react to play post-snap.
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd Dash | 4.65 sec |
| Bench Press | 22 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 38 inches |
| Broad Jump | 127 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 6.93 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.18 sec |