Updated August 15, 2026
Mekhi Wingo (born April 17, 2003) is the defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, wearing No. 94. He played college football at LSU and Missouri. The Detroit Lions selected him No. 189 overall in the 2024 NFL draft. He has been with the Detroit Lions since 2024. Roster membership as of August 14, 2026.
Player information
- Position: defensive tackle (DT)
- Number: 94
- Born: April 17, 2003
- Height: 6 ft 0 in
- Weight: 288 lb
- College: LSU / Missouri
- NFL draft: 2024, No. 189 overall (Detroit Lions)
- Roster as of: August 14, 2026
Professional career
Detroit Lions (2024–2025)
Mekhi Wingo played 5 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2024, with 0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 1 solo tackles and 8 assists.
Mekhi Wingo played 2 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2025, with 0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 2 solo tackles and 1 assists.
NFL statistics
Regular season
| Year | Team | G | Sacks | Int | Solo | Ast | TFL | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Detroit Lions | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Contract
DLP IQ lists a 4-year deal signed in 2024 with a total value of $4.21 million, $1.05 million per year, and $0.19 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.
