Detroit Lions Draft Prospect Injury Analysis: Jake Golday, LB - Cincinnati

The Lions lost Alex Anzalone in free agency, but re-signed Malcolm Rodriguez. While there may not be an urgent need to add a LB, the Lions shouldn't pass on a quality player. Jake Golday is one such option, although he does carry some medical concerns.

Here is the excerpt of my medical report on Jake Golday: (Ages in parentheses are at start of 2026 season and are factored into the concern level. Injury info and ages based on available public information are unverified and subject to update. Games played data courtesy of sports-reference.

com . ) Jake Golday, LB (23) - Cincinnati Projected round 2. #53 on Jeff Risdon board Feb 19.

Concern level 4/10 2025: 12/13 games. Opted out of team’s bowl game. Undisclosed late injury kept him out of Shrine Bowl.