Detroit Lions’ First NFL Draft Pick: Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Aidan Hutchinson attends the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mindy Small/Getty Images)
The NFL Draft kicked off on Thursday (April 28), and the Detroit Lions got a very early pick.
So, who was it? The incredible Aidan Hutchinson of Michigan. He, of course, is a celebrated defensive end for the Wolverines who snagged several awards as a senior in 2021, including the Ted Hendricks and Lombardi Award. He was also a runner-up for the Heisman Trophy.
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