former Iowa State linebacker with ball-hawking instincts and downhill pop
In the 2008 season, Michael Bibbs stood out as an athletic, multi-purpose linebacker for Iowa State, finishing with a game-high nine tackles and an interception against South Dakota State while showing the speed and range that made him a former safety convert. He was also noted for 67 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and two interceptions across 19 games at Iowa State, plus a reported 4.73-second 40-yard dash—good clues to his pursuit speed and coverage value. A knee injury in 2008 briefly put him on the questionable list, so his appeal was high-end instincts and versatility with some durability questions.
