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2022 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 14 · #46 overall

Josh Paschal Kentucky Draft

Josh Paschal was drafted No. 46 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 36 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value

Overall pick
#46
Round
2
Draft class
2022
NFL games
36
Career AV
938th at Kentucky

The pick

How Josh Paschal came off the board in 2022.

Drafted by

Detroit Lions

Rd 2, Pick 14 · #46 overall · NFC North

Full 2022 draft class (262 picks)
Position
Defensive end DE
College
Kentucky SEC at the draft
Measurables
6'3" · 268 lbs
Hometown
Prince Georges Metro C, MD
Pre-draft board
No. 52 prospect85.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

36 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value

Games played
36
Career approximate value
938th among Kentucky picks
AV with the drafting club
9100% of career value
Final season
20242 years after the draft

Around pick 46

Who came off the board on either side of Josh Paschal.

#44 John Metchie WR · HOU Alabama #45 David Ojabo LB · BAL Michigan #47 Phidarian Mathis DT · WAS Alabama #48 Jaquan Brisker S · CHI Penn State

Kentucky in the 2022 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#43 Wan'Dale Robinson WR · NYG Kentucky #65 Luke Fortner G · JAX Kentucky #145 Darian Kinnard T · KC Kentucky

Other DE picks from Kentucky

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#122 Za'Darius Smith DE · BAL · 2015 Kentucky · 3× Pro Bowl #55 Oliver Barnett DE · ATL · 1990 Kentucky #98 Dennis Johnson DE · ARI · 2002 Kentucky #128 Jerry Reese DE · PIT · 1988 Kentucky #171 Donnie Gardner DE · TB · 1990 Kentucky #253 Jon Dumbauld DE · NO · 1986 Kentucky

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Josh Paschal in the 2022 NFL Draft

Josh Paschal is a Defensive end out of Kentucky selected No. 46 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft. 36 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value Kentucky has produced 99 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Josh Paschal drafted?

Josh Paschal was selected No. 46 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 14). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/josh-paschal.

What college did Josh Paschal play for?

Josh Paschal played college football at Kentucky in the SEC. See every Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-wildcats.

How did Josh Paschal's NFL career turn out?

36 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/josh-paschal.