Updated August 15, 2026
Aidan Hutchinson (born August 9, 2000) is the defensive end for the Detroit Lions, wearing No. 97. He played college football at Michigan. The Detroit Lions selected him No. 2 overall in the 2022 NFL draft. He has been with the Detroit Lions since 2022. Roster membership as of August 14, 2026.
Player information
- Position: defensive end (DE)
- Number: 97
- Born: August 9, 2000
- Height: 6 ft 7 in
- Weight: 265 lb
- College: Michigan
- NFL draft: 2022, No. 2 overall (Detroit Lions)
- Roster as of: August 14, 2026
Professional career
Detroit Lions (2022–2025)
Aidan Hutchinson played 16 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2022, with 9.5 sacks, 3 interceptions, 28 solo tackles and 18 assists.
Aidan Hutchinson played 17 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2023, with 11.5 sacks, 1 interceptions, 32 solo tackles and 15 assists.
Aidan Hutchinson played 5 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2024, with 7.5 sacks, 0 interceptions, 12 solo tackles and 7 assists.
Aidan Hutchinson played 17 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2025, with 14.5 sacks, 1 interceptions, 35 solo tackles and 18 assists.
Postseason
Aidan Hutchinson played 3 postseason games for the Detroit Lions in 2023, with 3 sacks, 0 interceptions, 7 solo tackles and 2 assists.
NFL statistics
Regular season
| Year | Team | G | Sacks | Int | Solo | Ast | TFL | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Detroit Lions | 16 | 9.5 | 3 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | Detroit Lions | 17 | 11.5 | 1 | 32 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 5 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | Detroit Lions | 17 | 14.5 | 1 | 35 | 18 | 14 | 3 | 4 |
| Career | 55 | 43 | 5 | 107 | 58 | 42 | 13 | 8 |
Postseason
| Year | Team | G | Sacks | Int | Solo | Ast | TFL | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Detroit Lions | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Career | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Contract
DLP IQ lists a 4-year deal signed in 2025 with a total value of $180 million, $45 million per year, and $55.72 million guaranteed. Those figures are DLP IQ terms, not a live cap number.
Sources
Every counting number on this page is from DLP IQ. Derived rates use official NFL formulas on those counts. High-school, family, and award lists are omitted until DLP IQ has them. This page does not invent yards.
