Aidan Hutchinson Dazzles Season-Ticket Holders on Day 4

Aidan Hutchinson versus Penei Sewell will be can't-miss viewing next week.

On Monday, the Detroit Lions will don the pads for the first time in training camp this year. 

In anticipation of it, rookie EDGE Aidan Hutchinson, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, stole the show in Allen Park Saturday. And, it coincided with the first time this summer in which fans were allowed to attend a training camp practice. 

Lions fans came out in droves, and got a first-hand look at Hutchinson's dominant morning. Among the highlights included the standout pass rusher blowing by offensive guard Jonah Jackson for a tackle for loss and the Michigan product using a successful inside swim move to get around right tackle Penei Sewell. 

Hutchinson working Sewell at practice, per @CamrenClouthier

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It was a great day of practice for Detroit's first of two picks in the first round of the 2022 draft (the aforementioned second selection was wide receiver Jameson Williams, whom the Lions selected at No. 12 overall). 

Hutchinson, the 2021 Woodson-Nagurski Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, set the University of Michigan's single-season record for sacks last year, with 14. Now, the hope is that the first-year pro gets after the passer with the same amount of proficiency in Detroit.

Next week, Hutchinson matching up against Sewell daily should expedite his development, as the preseason opener approaches. 

Season-ticket holders were quite impressed with what they saw from the Lions' top pick in the draft Saturday. 

"I am the most excited I have been in years about the Lions," a season-ticket holder told Camren Clouthier of AllLions. "With Aidan on board, the defense should turn things around very fast."

Briefly

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• Offensive tackle Dan Skipper was activated Saturday. 
• Josh Reynolds does not pay attention to Madden 23 ratings at all. "I don't pay even attention to them things," he said. "Honestly, I couldn't even tell you what my Madden ratings are this year. We'll see, though, as long as they've got my spectacular catches rating good."
• The first "Hard Knocks" trailer has been released.