Ohio State linebacker Darron Lee runs a drill during NFL Pro Day at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 11, 2016 (AP Photo/Paul Vernon) FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons coach Dan Quinn wants to improve the speed on defense. Ohio State linebacker Darron Lee, who could be available when the Falcons select with the 17th pick overall, is speedy fast. He weighed in at 232 pounds at the NFL scouting combine and ran the 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds. (Running back fast!) Lee, of New Albany, Ohio, fits the new prototype of new age linebacker-safety types. Here are five questions with The Ohio State Buckeye, who could be wearing red and black soon: Q: Can you be a hybrid linebackers/safety? A: “I think getting more speed to the defense, I know a lot of teams are looking for speed. I feel that’s something I’ll be able to do, me tuning up my technique and becoming more of a linebacker over these next couple of years, that will help me out.” Q: Are you almost a new breed of linebacker? A: “I feel linebackers are changing in the league, to be honest – a lot smaller. There aren’t really too many bigger guys. The game is getting faster and you need guys to cover. You’re starting to see that change a lot this year in the league.” Q: What have you been specifically working on or want to show (NFL teams) during your workouts…
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