Round 4, Pick 18 · #118 Overall
Detroit Lions · LB · Michigan
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Big Board Rank: #203 · Day 3 Sleeper
Jimmy Rolder emerged as a reliable off-ball linebacker during his three-year tenure at Michigan, developing from a special teams contributor into a key defensive rotation player. The former three-star recruit from Ohio carved out his niche as a steady, instinctive middle linebacker who excels in run fits and short-area coverage but lacks the elite athleticism to be a three-down player at the next level. Rolder's football IQ and leadership qualities impressed coaches, serving as a defensive captain in 2025, but his limited range in coverage and marginal pass-rush ability project him as a backup linebacker and core special teams contributor in the NFL. His best trait is his ability to diagnose plays quickly and attack downhill, though he struggles when forced to cover ground laterally or match up with dynamic receiving threats.
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