2022 Detroit Lions Draft Picks

 

Round 1 Pick # 2
Aidan Hutchinson DE Michigan
6065 260 4.74 28 36 909 6.73 4.15 
36 games 156 tackles 17.5 sacks 5 ff

Analysis:
Complete player on the edge. I compare him to Kyle VandenBosch. Sets the edge against the run and can rush the passer. Had a 25.4% pass rush win rate from PFF. Relentless attitude and leadership ability. 

Comparison:

Best 3 cone drill by edge players over 260 lbs
Sam Acho Texas 2011 6.69

Hutchinson 6.73
Mike Reilly W & M 2015 6.76
Kyle VandenBosch Nebraska 2001 6.82
Kony Ealy Missouri 2014 6.83
Sam Hubbard Ohio State 2018 6.84
David Pollack Georgia 2005 6.86
Kylie Fitts Utah 2018 6.88
JJ Watt Wisconsin 2011 6.88
Travon Walker 2022 Georgia 6.89
Joey Bosa Ohio State 2016 6.89
Devin Taylor South Carolina 2013 6.89

Round # 1 Pick # 12
Jamison Williams WR Alabama
6014 179 No Test due to torn ACL 
Alabama 15 games 79/1572/18 rec 10/352/2 KOR
Ohio State 10 games 15/266/3 rec

Analysis:

Gave up pick 32, 34 & 66 to get Williams and pick # 46. Williams was the explosive player in College Football. Torn his ACL in the National Championship game. Probably will start the season the on PUP list. Gives the Lions a true speed guy if healthy. Real aggressive move by Brad Holmes. 

Round # 2 Pick # 46
Josh Paschal DE Kentucky
6025 268 4.77 30 37.5 1003
Kentucky 55 games 137 tackles 13 sacks 1 int 3 ff

Analysis:
Strong player with tremendous character. 3-time captain at Kentucky. Not long for edge rusher. Can slide down to play over the guard. A bit of tweener. Situational player. 15.9% pass rush win rate from PFF. PFF had him as 2nd round Pick . Dane Bulger a third round pick. 

Round # 3 Pick # 97
Kerby Joseph S Illinois
6005 203 18 38.5 1003
Illinois 31 games 116 tackles 5 int

Analysis:
One year starter at Illinois, True free safety with range and ball skills. Great gunner on special teams Lacks top end speed and experience. 

Round # 5 Pick #177

James Mitchell TE Va Tech

6026 249 18 reps Knee Injury

VA Tech 38 g 20 starts 52/938/7 rec

Analysis:

Great receiving tight end. Can run with the ball after the catch and is a willing blocker. Lacks size and is coming off an ACL injury in game 2. Has an excellent opportunity to make the team and contribute early. Team Captain. 

Round # 6 Pick #188

Malcolm Rodriguez LB Oklahoma State

5110 232 4.52 36 39.5" 1005 7.02 4.13 NFLPA

Oklahoma State: 60 games 48 starts 409 tackles 7.5 sacks 2 int

Analysis:

One of my favorite players in the draft. Not ideal size but a great athlete. 2 time team captain. Finds the ball and will be a terror on special teams. Possible starter. 

Round # 6 Pick #217

James Houston DE Jackson State

6007 244 4.74 22 39" 1005 7.41 4.48 NFLPA/Shrine Game

Jackson State: 13 starts 70 tackles 16.5 sacks 7 FF

Florida: 35 games 1093 tackles 4.5 sacks 2 FF

Analysis:

Houston is a transfer from Florida. Made a huge impact at Jackson State. Relentless player with decent power. Looks to be a back up and special teams guy for the Lions. 

Round # 7 Pick #237

Chase Lucas CB ASU

5110 181    4.48 12 39 1008 6.78.4.19 Shrine Game

ASU 53 games 49 starts 223 tackles 6 int

Analysis:

6 year player and 5 year starter at ASU. Freshman All-American in 2016. Has just enough length and speed to make it as a CB. Has played in the slot and outside. Already 24., he is one of the oldest Lions CB. Team Captain.