The Detroit Lions selected Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson with the second-overall pick, and people on Twitter seemed to collectively approve of the pick:
Hutchinson — #1 player in this draft. Instant fit for the Lions at RDE. Perfect for Dan Campbell and Aaron Glenn. Culture builder.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) April 29, 2022
The Michigan man is staying home. Interview with the newest Detroit Lion, @aidanhutch97 coming up here shortly from Vegas. 🤍💙
— Dannie (@dannierogers___) April 29, 2022
HOMEGROWN MAN! WELCOME TO THE DETROIT LIONS AIDAN HUTCHINSON!
— Kellie Rowe (@kellierowe) April 29, 2022
Brad Holmes just got his Chris Long @Lions 🔥🔥👏👏
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) April 29, 2022
the hometown kid 👀
— mansur (@mansurshaheen) April 29, 2022
Welcome home, @aidanhutch97 #OnePride
— Sweta Patel (@sweta2311) April 29, 2022
It’s clear that fans and NFL media alike agree with this pick and are excited for the Detroit-area native to join this defense. Even his new teammates joined in on the excitement:
Hometown hero! Love it #OnePride
— Brady Breeze (@BradyBreeze) April 29, 2022
Let’s Get To Work 🤐 @aidanhutch97 #OnePride https://t.co/WA6iZtAVF3
— Amani Oruwariye (@AmaniO) April 29, 2022