The Detroit Lions are continuing to build up their defense and make the lives of the NFC North quarterback a living nightmare. Using the selection acquired in the Minnesota Vikings trade, the Lions double down on edge rushers by selecting Kentucky’s Josh Paschal.
Paschal is a high-character, smart individual who embodies everything the Lions look for in a player and fits like a glove to what the Lions are building in Detroit. In addition, he has the athletic traits to line up almost anywhere on the defensive line giving the Lions another weapon in their arsenal to play match-up football and dictate offenses.
Here are five things to know about the newest Lions defender.