Hutchinson, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, has been a force for Detroit since joining the league. Through 46 career games, he has recorded 34.5 sacks, including 6.0 sacks in the first seven games of the 2025 season, per Pro Football Reference. Despite suffering a season-ending leg injury in 2024, Hutchinson has returned to form, making key plays such as a strip sack against Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning for a seven-yard loss in Week 5 of the 2025 season.
Standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing 268 pounds, Hutchinson has quickly become a leader on the Lions’ defense. Born in Plymouth, Michigan, the 25-year-old defensive end has met expectations as a high draft pick and local college star. He was fully cleared for training camp after his injury and is, according to head coach Dan Campbell and quarterback Jared Goff, exactly where the team needs him to be for their playoff push.
The Lions’ strategy of retaining their young talent has put them among the league’s top spenders at key positions. Hutchinson now joins Detroit Lions teammates Alim McNeill, Penei Sewell, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Kerby Joseph as foundational players with lucrative deals, a testament to Detroit’s commitment to long-term success.
Looking ahead, projections for the 2025 NFL season place Hutchinson among the league’s top pass rushers. With his health restored and a new contract in place, expectations remain high for the Lions and their star defender as they aim to contend in a competitive NFC landscape.