The 2022 NFL Scouting Combine is officially in the books and we are getting closer and closer to the 2022 NFL Draft, which will kick off at the end of April.
So, who will the Detroit Lions select with the No. 2 overall pick in the draft?
Well, Dan Brugler of The Athletic has released his 2022 NFL Mock Draft 3.0 and he has the Lions taking EDGE Aidan Hutchinson at No. 2, QB Desmond Ridder at No. 32, and S Daxton Hill at No. 34.
Here is what Brugler has to say about Hutchinson and Ridder
2. Detroit Lions — Aidan Hutchinson, edge, Michigan
Hutchinson didn’t do anything at the combine to hurt his draft standing as one of the best players in the class. While his 40-yard dash time was average, he led all front-seven defenders with a 6.73 three-cone and 4.15 short shuttle, which are both extraordinary numbers. To put those times in perspective, Von Miller posted a 6.70 three-cone, and Khalil Mack had a 4.18 short shuttle.
32. Detroit Lions (from Los Angeles) — Desmond Ridder, QB, Cincinnati
A quarterback at No. 2 overall would be a surprise, but not as much if the Lions take a passer here. The Lions have been doing their homework on several quarterbacks in this class, including a formal meeting with Ridder at the combine. With Jared Goff the starter in 2022, the Lions would be able to develop Ridder at his own pace instead of forcing him into immediate action.
34. Detroit Lions — Daxton Hill, S, Michigan
Personally, I LOVE Aidan Hutchinson at No. 2 and Daxton Hill at No. 34 but I am not a huge fan of taking Desmond Ridder at No. 32 as I am not optimistic about him being a starting-caliber NFL quarterback.
Nation, how would you feel about the Lions taking Hutchinson at No. 2, Ridder at No. 32, and Hill at No. 34.
And what if Hutchinson goes No. 1 to the Jaguars?
Let the games begin!
