Aidan Hutchinson 2023 NFL Player Outlook: Poised for Second-Year Breakout
Source: NFL.com
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July 8, 2023
After being selected No. 2 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft, expectations were high for defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. Did he hit, or did he bust? It is often hard to evaluate young defensive linemen because it can take years to develop to their full potential. Hutchinson had a slow start to his career. He made no sacks in four of his first five games and no solo tackles at all in two of his first three. But the 23-year-old came on strong in the second half of the season. From Week 9 to Week 17, he made 5.0 sacks, 32 combined tackles, and two interceptions. His 9.5 sacks on the season were the 37th-most of any rookie, more than Nick Bosa or Aaron Donald. Hutchinson also took some time to develop as a defensive end at Michigan; he made 14.0 of his 17.5 collegiate sacks in his senior season. Hutchinson is poised to build on his rookie season and be a starting-caliber IDP DL.--Mitchell Blatt - RotoBallerRead More News
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