Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson plays for the National Football League’s (NFL) Detroit Lions.  The Detroit Lions selected Hutchison with the second overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. 

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On August 9, 2000, Hutchinson was born in Plymouth, Michigan. He played defensive end, tight end, offensive line, and long snapper for Divine Child High School in Dearborn, Michigan. He participated in and recorded two sacks in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Game. Hutchinson made a commitment to play college football at Michigan.

Hutchinson was the Wolverines’ Rookie of the Year in 2018, participating in all 13 games as a reserve after being a top-10 defensive end recruit and member of the Detroit Free Press All-State Dream Team in 2017. He started the first three games of the 2020 season before a leg fracture that required surgery ended his season. 

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With his Lott IMPACT Award, Ted Hendricks Award, Lombardi Award, first-team All-American honours, Big Ten Conference Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, and Defensive Lineman of the Year victories in 2021, he exceeded the already lofty expectations for himself. 

Aidan Hutchinson, selected in the second round with high expectations, reported to the Detroit Lions’ practice facility the following day. The Michigan native was with his family as he wandered around the building, taking it all in as he still struggled to absorb the feelings of starting his career in his home state.

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The hype isn’t what coaches, players, and members of the Lions organization are noticing, though, after OTAs, rookie, and mandatory minicamps this summer; rather, it’s his serious approach to adjusting to the strength and pace of the game.

Hutchinson is still gaining experience in the professional game despite the promising early signs. Hutchinson needs to do better at adjusting to the game, according to Campbell. Hutchinson has, nonetheless, made a strong impression as he gets ready for his first NFL training camp.

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Hutchinson agreed to a four-year contract with a $35.7 million fully guaranteed salary on May 9, 2022. The agreement also included a $23 million signing bonus and a fifth-year option.

He is the son of Chris Hutchinson, an All-American defender for Michigan who signed with the Cleveland Browns before deciding to forego playing football after developing complications from a tetanus shot, in order to pursue a medical degree.