Detroit Lions Scout Josiah Trotter's Knee, Despite Injury History

On April 4, Detroit Lions are scouting Missouri Lionbacker Josiah Trotter as a potential second-round pick, but his knee injury history raises.

Flags, much like their own Malcolm Rodriguez, who bounce back from an ACL tear.

Trotter's issues stack up, high school MCL tear, full ACL rupture that wiped out his 2023 college season and this year a minor knee.

Injury in the regular season finale that required surgery, he still played 12 of 13 games.

The Lions front office knows the drill with Rodriguez thriving post-ACO, so they might weigh Trotter's upside against the risks, especially since he's.

Just 21 years old, heading into 2026.

Medical experts pick his concern level at 6 out of 10, stressing the need to check his knee cartilage, which doesn't heal, like ligaments do.

Skip the 40 yard dash at the combine, adding to the questions.

If his young knees pass the physical, Trotter could deepen that Lionbacker room quick, but it'll come down to what the doc see under the hood.

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