Twitter reactions: Aidan Hutchinson goes No. 2 to the Lions
With the second pick in the 2022 NFL draft, the Detriot Lions take Aidan Hutchinson — the Michigan man is staying home.
Many experts went back-and-forth between Hutchinson and Travon Walker from Georgia going No. 1 in the draft, but the Jaguars felt that Walker better suited their system. That left Hutchinson available with the second pick, and the Lions quickly turned in their vote — they appear to be thrilled with his pick.
Hutchinson should see the field right away in Detriot, and Hutchinson could be lining up in a variety of ways — at edge or standing up like he did this past season at Michigan.
As you can imagine, Michigan fans, Lions fans, and media all had their opinions about the Lions selection, and there are some good Twitter reactions out there.
Here are the best reactions on Twitter moments after the Lions selected Mr. Hutchinson.
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Scott Bell
Congratulations and my condolences to Aidan Hutchinson for being selected No. 2 overall in the NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions.
— Scott Bell (@sbell021) April 29, 2022
Sam Webb
Easiest pick in Lions history!
— Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) April 29, 2022
Nicole Auerbach
my new favorite team https://t.co/bR8raB6FvZ
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) April 29, 2022
Ian Rapoport
At No. 2, the #Lions take #Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson… another easy pick and perfect for Dan Campbell.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 29, 2022
Dennis Dodd
Love this guy: Eating up playmakers and opportunities, Aidan Hutchinson eyes transformative Orange Bowl win for Michigan – https://t.co/Do0GY2YbwU https://t.co/EYKybrrVbD
— Dennis Dodd (@dennisdoddcbs) April 29, 2022
Josh Henschke
I can’t picture more of a perfect personality fit than Aidan Hutchinson and Dan Campbell.
— Josh Henschke (@JoshHenschke) April 29, 2022
Brandon Brown
I'm watching the draft at Buffalo Wild Wings….huge roar when Aidan Hutchinson was announced as the pick for the @Lions.
The Leos may finally have someone in a position of power who knows what he hell he's doing.
— Brandon Brown (@BSB_Wolverine) April 29, 2022
Tom VanHaaren
Pretty awesome to see Aidan Hutchinson get to play for the Lions. I know everyone’s going to say it’s the Lions, but not everyone gets to play at home. He’ll add to that locker room right away, motor never stops, always gives 100 percent, no red flags. (Back to vacation)
— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) April 29, 2022
Nick Baumgardner
Aidan Hutchinson was the most complete, highest-floor edge in the class — also the most ready.
If he doesn't work out in Detroit it won't be for lack of effort. Total culture fit. I think Thibodeaux would've fit fine, too.
As I said earlier: Lions get a good one.
— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) April 29, 2022
Angelique Chengelis
Mom just called about Aidan Hutchinson going to Lions: "I think that's going to be exciting! It will be great for him in Detroit — he'll be Detroit's hero."
— angelique (@chengelis) April 29, 2022
Michael McCarthy
ESPN's @ESPNBooger McFarland was spot-on. Can you think of a more hard-nosed, knee-biting pick for Dan Campbell and the @Lions than No. 2 overall pick Aidan Hutchinson?#NFLDraft2022 #espn
— Michael McCarthy (@MMcCarthyREV) April 29, 2022
NFL
The moment Aidan Hutchinson found out he was staying home 🙌 @aidanhutch97 @Lions
📺: 2022 #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC pic.twitter.com/5zHYq4S0zN
— NFL (@NFL) April 29, 2022
Damon Amendolara
The Lions just got a boss in Aidan Hutchinson. The guy is going to be a monster. Book it.
— Damon Amendolara (@DAonCBS) April 29, 2022
Dan Miller
Just wrapped up a conversation with Dan Campbell. You’ll see it coming up on our special at 10:30 on #Fox2. Needless to say he is fired up. Loves Hutch’s relentless style. Their board & a need met perfectly. Aaron Glenn has been blowing up his phone for days “get this guy”
— Dan Miller (@DanMillerFox2) April 29, 2022
Brad Galli
The hat fits: Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson putting on his new team’s cap
(Via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/VwfMXRUqn2
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) April 29, 2022
Jennifer Hammond
The Lions selection of Aidan Hutchinson marks the first time the team has picked a defensive lineman in the first round since 2013 when they drafted Ziggy Ansah.
— Jennifer Hammond (@HammerFox2) April 29, 2022
James Palmer
Aidan Hutchinson finished 2nd in the Heisman Trophy voting. The only defensive player to win the Heisman was fellow Michigan Man Charles Woodson in 1997. Hutchinson does unseat Woodson as the highest-drafted defensive player out of Michigan in the Common Draft era.
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) April 29, 2022
Detroit Lions
All smiles in Detroit!
📺 #NFLDraft on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/f6ErC0N8j9
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) April 29, 2022
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