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From the second the Detroit Lions drafted Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson, it was obvious this franchise was going to change. Not many players have the ability to turn an entire defense around, but Hutchinson is one of those players, and that's what he's helped do.
Hutchinson is certainly one of the best pass rushers in the game. He's a bright light in what has been an inconsistent defense for the Lions. Now, he's getting the respect he deserves.
On Thursday, Bleacher Report released a list of the 1,000 best players in the NFL going into the new season. Of course, 1,000 is a huge list, but it makes for an interesting read. "To tackle all this, our scouts conducted an exhaustive film review and assigned each player a grade," the publication states.
Detroit Lions' Aidan Hutchinson gets major kudos in NFL ranking
Hutchinson got the No. 66 spot on this tally. Even though the argument could be made for him to be higher, No. 66 out of 1,000 is pretty darn good.
"Hutchinson is a very good pass-rusher who excels at turning speed-to-power and has showed a few counter-moves to keep offensive tackles guessing," the publication states of the ranking. "Additionally, he has a nasty inside spin, can win with speed around the edge and displays a good hand-swipe move."
They add, "The two-time Pro Bowler veers more toward average against the run, though, primarily making plays when unblocked or against tight ends."
So long as Hutchinson stays healthy this season, he and the Lions' improved defense really have a shot to get this team deep into the playoffs.
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