MOBILE, Alabama – Norfolk State linebacker Lynden Trail continues his quest to reach the ranks of professional football, a quest which continued Saturday when he became the first Spartan to ever participate in the Senior Bowl.
The 66th version of college football's most prestigious all-star game took place Saturday at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Trail was credited with a solo tackle for the South, which lost 34-13 to the North squad.
Trail displayed some of the versatility Saturday that made him a hit during the week of practices leading up to the game. He lined up at defensive end, outside linebacker and inside linebacker during the game and also played special teams. Trail nearly came up with a sack in the second quarter and recorded a solo tackle in the third.
Trail at 5:05 mark
Trail also took some reps at tight end during the three days of practice during the week, drawing praise from many draft analysts and media who covered the event. Trail was featured during the week by the Florida Times-Union, NFL.com, the Baltimore Sun and the Virginian-Pilot.
Next up for Trail will be the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Ind., from Feb. 17-23. He will perform position-specific drills in addition to the normal speed, strength and agility tests in front of all 32 NFL teams. He will also have a chance to interview with NFL team personnel during the event. Trail is the first Spartan to be invited to the combine since 2009, when defensive back Don Carey, now with the Detroit Lions, participated.
Matt Michalec, Asst. AD/Communications
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