Aidan Hutchinson made his first look in "Honolulu Blue" on Friday through the opening day of the Detroit Lions' rookie minicamp, a precursor to becoming a member of the veterans in OTAs within the coming weeks.
Hutchinson, a Plymouth, Michigan native, stayed in-state to play faculty ball for Michigan, and he's staying near residence as soon as once more as he embarks on his skilled profession in Detroit.
The second total decide within the 2022 NFL Draft, Hutchinson will put on No. 97 with the Lions, the identical quantity he wore throughout his standout profession at Michigan.
The star defensive finish is the highest-drafted defender in Michigan historical past. What's extra, he's simply the eleventh Wolverine to be a top-five draft decide and the very best decide since offensive sort out Jake Lengthy (Miami Dolphins, No. 1 total) in 2008.
Hutchinson, 21, got here into his personal with a school-record 14 sacks in 2021 after netting simply 3.5 in his first three seasons. The 6-foot-6, 265-pound edge rusher additionally notched 62 tackles (36 solo) and 16.5 tackles for loss.
He can be a welcomed addition to a Lions group that ranked thirtieth within the NFL in sacks this previous season.
Hutchinson beforehand mentioned "it could undoubtedly be cool" to hitch the Lions group as a result of it "would make the transition a bit simpler to the NFL simply being so near residence" and near his household. His hometown is lower than 25 miles from Ford Subject — the Lions' stadium in Downtown Detroit.
Hutchinson signed a completely assured four-year, $35.7 million contract earlier this week.
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