The drama and discord that has kept Detroit on pins and needles during NFL draft season finally ended when commissioner Roger Goodell announced Michigan EDGE Aidan Hutchinson as the Lions pick at No. 2 overall.
Hutchinson, a Detroit native, made the most sense to the most people making the decision for the Lions. The 6-7, 260-pound Hutchinson is a wildly impressive athlete with outstanding power and great quickness. He can play on either side of the formation and offers the potential to play as a stand-up OLB or a hand-in-dirt DE depending on the scheme. For a team like the Lions that wants to mix up looks, it’s a great fit.
Hutchinson’s motor and consistent improvement should instantly endear him to Lions fans as well as head coach Dan Campbell. He absolutely fits the “kneecap-biting” mentality Campbell espouses, and he does so with some technical refinement that should allow him to be an impact player right away.
