With the 42nd pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions selected University of Kentucky defensive lineman Josh Paschal.
Paschal is the second defensive lineman drafted by the Lions, with Aidan Hutchinson being picked in the first round. Both of these players were tabbed as edge defenders throughout the draft process, but their play styles couldn’t be more different.
While Hutchinson will likely see more reps in an outside linebacker role, Paschal should see some extensive looks on the defensive line as a 3- or 5-technique.
