2024 NFL Scouting Combine: What We Learned during Wednesday's activities in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS -- Wednesday marked the first day of prospect press conferences at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, with defensive linemen and linebackers leading off the podium proceedings. Here are nine things we learned from their sessions with reporters on the eve of their workouts at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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1) Detroit dreaming. Missouri defensive lineman Darius Robinson has gone from football newbie to possible first-round pick in a shockingly short span.

The Southfield, Michigan, native started playing the sport as a junior at Canton Prep and was an unheralded recruit for the Tigers. Now, a mere six years later, the 6-foot-5, 286-pound playmaker could be one of the 2024 NFL Draft's first 32 overall selections, especially following a very successful Senior Bowl performance.

Robinson said Wednesday he's met with just about every NFL team, either at the Senior Bowl or so far at the combine, and enjoyed each interaction. But one of the meetings felt a little different.

Robinson said he met with his hometown Detroit Lions on Tuesday in Indy, and it got him a little jacked up.

"My heart was bumpin'," he said. "I'll tell you, it was like a dream, sitting there with all the names and faces (in the room), growing up a Lions fan. It was a great interview."

There's also this: The Lions might be seeking defensive line help, and this year's draft will be held in none other than Detroit. Robinson said it's his goal to be one of the prospects invited to the April 25-27 event.

"That's my last goal," Robinson said. "I grew up 20 minutes away. That would be a dream come true. That's why I've come here to compete. ... I really hope I