Detroit, April 5: The Detroit Lions have successfully re-signed Malcolm Rodriguez this offseason. However, Rodriguez is only under a one-year contract and is still recovering from an ACL tear sustained 1.5 years ago. This raises the need for additional depth at the linebacker position for the long term. Harold Perkins Jr. from LSU emerges as a potential mid-round option, despite having a history of an ACL injury as well.
Here’s a summary from my medical report on Perkins:
(Ages in parentheses are at the start of the 2026 season and are factored into the concern level. Injury information and ages are based on publicly available data and may be subject to updates. Games played data is courtesy of sports-reference.com.)
Harold Perkins Jr., LB (22) – LSU
Projected round: 3-5.
Concern level: 3/10
2025: 12/13 games. Opted out of bowl.
2023: 13/13 games
2022: 14/14 games
Although Perkins has an ACL injury in his past, he is otherwise injury-free. Players often return to full strength after an ACL tear, and Perkins has demonstrated his recovery with a complete season of play. The only concern is whether there was any cartilage damage associated with the ACL injury, as this could pose issues in the future. His age is also a positive factor.
Perkins is a linebacker who could potentially be utilized as a pass rusher in the NFL, a role the Lions could benefit from.
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