It’s official. This week, Michigan defensive end and potential No. 1 overall pick Aidan Hutchinson announced that he’ll forgo his remaining eligibility to enter the 2022 NFL Draft. 
“My Michigan legacy is complete, and it was truly the best time of my life,” Hutchinson said (Twitter link). “Onward and upward to the 2022 NFL draft. Thank you for everything, Wolverine nation and beyond.”
Hutchinson tallied 62 tackles, 14 sacks, 16.5 tackles for loss, three pass deflections, and one fumble recovery in his final year on campus. His performance earned him consensus All-American honors and the Lombardi Award, positioning him as the best lineman in college football. He also placed as the runner-up in Heisman voting, a rare feat for defenders.
The 6’6″, 265-pound edge rusher is firmly in the mix for the No. 1 overall pick, along with the likes of Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux and Alabama tackle Evan Neal. The selection, of course, will be owned by either the Jaguars or Lions, depending on how Week 18 shakes out.
In addition to Hutchinson, Michigan defensive tackle Christopher Hinton and wide receiver Daylen Baldwin also declared for the April draft.
I kinda hope the Jags win this week. Having this guy stay in Michigan and play for the Lions would be pretty cool.
It’s possible the Jags could go with Klayvon or OL. They literally need everything except QB and RB at this point.
It’s not that they don’t need a QB or RB. They just won’t draft one after what they invested in the positions last year.
Can’t judge TLaw on this season. He literally has zilch to work with and was under the toxic environment of one of the worst head coaches in NFL history.
No….they don’t need a QB. RB, they drafted a guy who never played due to injury, so I’m gonna say they’re set for a little bit there.