Aidan Hutchinson was drafted No. 2 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 56 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
2022 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 2 · #2 overall
Aidan Hutchinson Michigan Draft
Aidan Hutchinson was drafted No. 2 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 56 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #2
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2022
- NFL games
- 56
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 3149th at Michigan
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Aidan Hutchinson came off the board in 2022.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'7" · 260 lbs
- Hometown
- Plymouth, MI
- Pre-draft board
- No. 1 prospect94.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
56 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Games played
- 56
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 3149th among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 31100% of career value
- Final season
- 20253 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 2
Who came off the board on either side of Aidan Hutchinson.
Georgia
LSU · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Cincinnati · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Michigan in the 2022 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Aidan Hutchinson in the 2022 NFL Draft
Aidan Hutchinson is a Defensive end out of Michigan selected No. 2 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft. 56 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Aidan Hutchinson drafted?
Aidan Hutchinson was selected No. 2 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/aidan-hutchinson.
What college did Aidan Hutchinson play for?
Aidan Hutchinson played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Aidan Hutchinson's NFL career turn out?
56 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/aidan-hutchinson.