In just two seasons, Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson has become one of the toughest forces for opposing offenses. He’s quickly gaining more respect across the league, the latest evidence being his place in the Top 100 Players of 2024.
Hutchinson landed at No. 47 on this year’s list following a strong sophomore season that included 11.5 sacks, 14 tackles for a loss and 51 tackles. In just two seasons, Hutchinson has 21 total sacks and 23 tackles for a loss with a Pro Bowl nod and a second-place finish for the Defensive Rookie of the Year award (Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner won the award).
Hutchinson saw a sizable jump from the 2023. After landing at No. 88 in 2023, Hutchinson moved up 41 spots. He also landed one spot ahead of his quarterback, Jared Goff. Goff, following an impressive season that saw him finish second in passing yards, landed at No. 48 on the list.
The Lions are quickly gaining respect across the league and are now in a Super Bowl window. Another strong season and it will be quite interesting to see where their players land on next year’s list.