Ndamukong Suh is taking on more of a leadership role this offseason.

Suh has been working with Ezekiel Ansah, the Lions' first round pick, as a mentor.

"Ziggy is learning our defense so fast, so quick," Suh said. "He's obviously running with the ones, in and out, and it's about having that good communication. If you see me speak up, we're all just communicating, having a good time, and understanding where we're all supposed to be."

Ansah is appreciative of Suh's support on and off the field.

"Yeah, definitely, he's a really great guy," Ansah said. "He leads me on the field, tells me what I do right. Off the field, he said if I need anything, he's going to help me out. He's been a big brother to me.

"When I do something wrong, he's like, 'You've got to do it this way.' He's just helped me overall. "