AP NFL Defensive Rookie Voting
February 10, 2023 GMTVoting for the 2022 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year selected by The Associated Press in balloting by a nationwide panel of media:
Walker, Hutchinson meet again, this time with Jags, Lions
December 2, 2022 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Travon Walker and Aidan Hutchinson will always be compared to one another. Same class. Same position. Same lofty expectations.
The top two picks in the 2022 NFL draft will be on the same field for the first time as pros when Detroit hosts Jacksonville on Sunday, a matchup of 4-7 teams that won a combined five games in November and are clinging to slim playoff hopes.
Banged-up Giants facing big task on Thanksgiving in Dallas
November 21, 2022 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants are facing adversity for the first time this season as they head to Dallas to face the Cowboys on Thanksgiving.
Not only are the Giants (7-3) coming off an unexpected one-sided loss to the four-win Detroit Lions, they are banged up after playing their worst game of the season.
Williams leads Lions to 3rd straight win, 31-18 over Giants
November 20, 2022 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — While the Detroit Lions are starting to find their way under second-year coach Dan Campbell, the New York Giants looked lost for the first time this season under first-year coach Brian Daboll.
Rodgers throws 3 INTs, Lions hold on to beat Packers 15-9
November 6, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Aaron Rodgers faked a handoff, rolled right and threw off-balance left, woefully short of his target.
Rodgers' poor pass intended for left tackle David Bakhtiari on a fourth down was picked off by rookie Aidan Hutchinson.
Lions’ No. 1 offense hoping to pounce on reeling Patriots
October 6, 2022 GMTDETROIT (1-3) at NEW ENGLAND (1-3)
Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX
OPENING LINE: Patriots by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook.
Goff throws 4 TD passes, Lions beat Commanders 36-27
September 18, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions waited until Week 13 of Dan Campbell's debut season to win last year.
Desperate to avoid another slow start, Jared Goff threw two of his four touchdown passes to Amon-Ra St.
Eagles looking for another big win in Detroit
September 8, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — PHILADELPHIA (9-9) at DETROIT (3-13-1)
Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX
OPENING LINE: Eagles by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook.
Lions may have double digits in losses for 5th year in a row
August 24, 2022 GMTDETROIT LIONS (3-13-1)
New faces: DE Aidan Hutchinson, WR Jameson Williams, WR DJ Chark Jr., S DeShon Elliott, LBs Jarrad Davis.
Key losses: OLB Trey Flowers, LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin, DT Nick Williams.
Lions’ Hutchinson earning praise from teammates, coaches
August 3, 2022 GMTALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions rookie Aidan Hutchinson has been getting his work done on the field and quietly has been handling his business off it.
Coming into training camp as the team’s second overall pick in the draft, it would have been easy for Hutchinson to assume he’d be given respect immediately from his teammates, but he’d rather earn it.
Big Ten coaches relying heavily on revamped defenses
July 26, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh watched his star-studded defense lead the way in winning last year's Big Ten title.
He needs some new faces to emerge to make it two in a row — and he thinks he has the bodies.
Lions sign DE Aidan Hutchinson to $35.7 million, 4-year deal
May 13, 2022 GMTALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions signed defensive end Aidan Hutchinson to a $35.7 million, four-year contract with a team option for a fifth season on Friday.
Hutchinson's fully guaranteed deal includes a $23.15 million signing bonus, according to his agent, Mike McCartney.
Detroit adds Kentucky’s Josh Paschal, Illinois’ Kerby Joseph
April 30, 2022 GMTALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have turned a weakness into a potential strength.
The Lions selected Kentucky defensive end Josh Paschal in the second round Friday night, taking a second pass-rushing talent and cancer survivor early in the NFL draft.
Defense 1st, then offense, with receivers a focal point
April 29, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — In an NFL draft focused early on stoppers, it was the goers — wide receivers — who stole the spotlight Thursday night.
Not simply prospects, either.
Yes, the first five selections came on the defensive side of the ball, including edge rushers Travon Walker of national champion Georgia to Jacksonville and Aidan Hutchinson of Michigan to Detroit at Nos.
Lions take Hutchinson at No. 2, trade up to take Williams
April 29, 2022 GMTALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Aidan Hutchinson surprised his mother with a gift on draft day and then the Detroit Lions made his wish come true.
Breaking down players selected in 1st round of NFL draft
April 29, 2022 GMTThe players chosen in the first round Thursday of the NFL draft:
1) Jaguars — Travon Walker, DE, 6-foot-5, 275 pounds, Georgia
Breakdown: Speed and athleticism for his size and build are prototypical and he could probably add some weight without losing much of what makes him special.
Amid NFL draft uncertainty, prospects display confidence
April 27, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Very little is certain heading into an NFL draft. Not that the prospects on hand seem to care.
There's a level of confidence that, for them, Thursday night's first round is a sure thing.
NFL prospect David Ojabo hurt at Michigan’s Pro Day workout
March 18, 2022 GMTANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — NFL prospect David Ojabo was injured at Michigan’s Pro Day workout, wincing in pain after he went down to the turf.
The NFL Network reported Friday that the defensive end was injured in a pass-rushing drill, went down clutching his left leg and had to be helped off the field.
NFL combine will help clear up battle to be No. 1 draft pick
March 4, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kayvon Thibodeaux looked like a lock to be this year's top NFL draft pick — until Aidan Hutchinson played his way into the conversation.
Now, with eight weeks until draft night, offensive linemen Ikem “Ickey" Ekwonu and Evan Neal are in the debate, too.
Hutchinson, on and off field, leads Michigan to CFP semis
December 30, 2021 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A 9-year-old kid was watching the Big Ten championship game on television earlier this month, eager to tell his father all about Michigan star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson.
Hutchinson, Milton, Weaver honored for college comebacks
December 21, 2021 GMTMichigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Florida State quarterback McKenzie Milton and Kentucky linebacker J.J. Weaver are the winners of the Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year award.
The Mayo Clinic's comeback players of the year were announced Tuesday and will be honored Jan.
Weekend Sports in Brief
December 13, 2021 GMTCOLLEGE FOOTBALL
NEW YORK (AP) — Alabama’s Bryce Young won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday, beating out Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson to give the Crimson Tide consecutive winners of college football’s most famous individual award.
Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson wins Lott IMPACT Trophy
December 13, 2021 GMTNEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Aidan Hutchinson of Michigan won the Lott IMPACT Trophy as the college defensive player having the biggest influence on his team Sunday night.
The senior defensive end earned the honor a night after finishing runner-up for the Heisman Trophy.
Back-to-back: Young gives Alabama consecutive Heisman wins
December 12, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Bryce Young didn't just meet the standard set by the star quarterbacks who preceded him at Alabama, he exceeded it and gave the Crimson Tide a rare Heisman back-to-back.
Young became the first Tide quarterback to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, making Alabama the fifth school with consecutive winners of college football's most prestigious player of the year award.
Heisman gets defensive with Hutchinson, Anderson in top 5
December 10, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Bryce Young was disappointed for his friend.
The Alabama quarterback was thrilled to find out he was a Heisman Trophy finalist, of course, but believes teammate Will Anderson Jr.
QB Bryce Young of Alabama voted AP Player of the Year
December 10, 2021 GMTAlabama quarterback Bryce Young is The Associated Press college football player of the year, giving the Crimson Tide their second consecutive winner.
AP All-Big Ten: Walker, Stroud, Hutchinson take top honors
December 8, 2021 GMTMichigan State's Kenneth Walker III and Ohio State's C.J. Stroud are The Associated Press Big Ten co-offensive players of the year, and the Spartans' Mel Tucker edged out Michigan's Jim Harbaugh for coach of the year.
Monday Sports in Brief
December 7, 2021 GMTCOLLEGE FOOTBALL
NEW YORK (AP) — Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett and Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud were announced Monday as finalists for the Heisman Trophy.
Heisman finalists: Young, Hutchinson, Pickett, Stroud
December 7, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett and Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud were announced Monday as finalists for the Heisman Trophy.
Michigan-Georgia set to meet in Orange Bowl CFP semifinal
December 5, 2021 GMTGeorgia (12-1, SEC, No. 3 CFP) vs. Michigan (12-1, Big Ten, No. 2 CFP), Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. ET
No. 2 Michigan takes Big Ten in rout, makes playoff pitch
December 5, 2021 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan ignored the preseason predictions, the early poll snub and especially the critics who thought the program’s best days were long gone.
Hutch for Heisman? Jim Harbaugh stumps for Michigan star DE
November 29, 2021 GMTANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Hutch for Heisman?
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is stumping for defensive end Aidan Hutchinson to win the Heisman Trophy after he starred in a win over Ohio State that put the second-ranked Wolverines in the Big Ten championship game and national title race.
Michigan beats Ohio State 42-27, ends 8-game skid in rivalry
November 28, 2021 GMTANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh got the win he wanted perhaps as desperately as any coach in sports.
Hassan Haskins matched a school record with five rushing touchdowns and Aidan Hutchinson had three sacks to break a single-season program mark, helping No.
Terps’ Tagovailoa faces tough pass rush from No. 8 Michigan
November 18, 2021 GMTNo. 8 Michigan (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten, No. 6 CFP) at Maryland (5-5, 2-5), Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EST (Big Ten Network).
Line: Michigan by 15 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Clifford, Kolar, Hutchinson among Campbell Trophy finalists
October 27, 2021 GMTIRVING, Texas (AP) — Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford, Iowa State All-America tight end Charlie Kolar and Michigan star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson are among 13 finalists for the Campbell Trophy, which honors the top scholar-athlete in college football.
FSU’s Milton among nominees for Comeback Player of Year
October 7, 2021 GMTFlorida State quarterback McKenzie Milton and Clemson receiver Justyn Ross, both of whom faced potentially career-threatening injuries, are among the nominees for college football's Comeback Player of the Year award.
No. 4 Penn State at No. 3 Iowa highlights Big Ten schedule
October 7, 2021 GMTThings to watch during Week 6 of play in the Big Ten Conference: