Jalen Reeves-Maybin fearful statement today indicated Lions lost everything now….
The 2016 season was supposed to be an impressive senior campaign for Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin, who was coming off two 100-plus tackle seasons. Instead, just four weeks into the season, he found himself sidelined with a shoulder injury, which would require a second surgery and end his season early. During his rehab, he faced a tough decision: take a medical redshirt and return for one more season or declare for the NFL Draft.
After speaking with those closest to him, Reeves-Maybin decided he would finish out the season in Tennessee and get ready to play in the NFL.
His season on the sideline wasn’t wasted, however. Always looking for a way to support his teammates, Reeves-Maybin took his role as a leader seriously.
“I had a pretty big leadership role during my time at Tennessee; it’s something I plan on building on at the next level,” Reeves-Maybin told SB Nation.
Saturday, Reeves-Maybin was selected by the Detroit Lions.
Reeves-Maybin’s injury had a silver lining
Considered by some as the quarterback of the defense, the linebacker position will require Reeves-Maybin to utilize everything he learned both on and off the field to develop as a leader in the NFL. He’s used to that kind of responsibility with the Volunteers, and thinks his injury will help him in the long run.
