Detroit Lions NFL draft injury analysis: Michigan TE Marlin Klein
The Lions may be looking for some late-round insurance for Sam LaPorta's herniated disc surgery . Marlin Klein out of Michigan is projected in that range and could be a solid, low-risk pick.
Here is the excerpt of my medical report on Marlin Klein:
(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 .)
Marlin Klein, TE (23) - Michigan
Projected round 5-7. Formal meeting with Lions at combine.
Concern level 2/10
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2025: 11/13 games. Right ankle injury and missed Game 2 ; Missed Game 7 with unknown injury.
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2024: 13/13 games
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2023: 10/15 games
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2022: 2 games
Klein was hampered a bit during his final season but there isn’t evidence of anything overly concerning.
His production in college was limited (possibly due to Michigan’s anemic passing attack) as he finished his career with 38 receptions for 364 yards.
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