The Detroit Lions’ 2022 draft class was met with rave reviews after the first night. In the second round, the Lions selected Kentucky defensive lineman Josh Paschal, which was met with a mixed reception on Twitter.
On one hand, many fans were unsure of the pick:
— John Whiticar (@Whiticar) April 30, 2022
https://twitter.com/hamzapod/status/1520194238046031872?s=21&t=vmygCy339m3hlaYoCig-TA
Love Paschal here for #OnePride
— Cam Garrity (@CamSGarrity) April 30, 2022
Ok then
— Redruckus81 (@Redruckus81) April 30, 2022
Nope
— Jerry (NFL Lions) (@JerryMalloryNFL) April 30, 2022
The Lions really want to hit quarterbacks
— Mike Payton (@POD_Payton) April 30, 2022
I guess the theory is you don’t need a safety if sack the QB every time.
— Scott Warheit (@swarheit) April 30, 2022
On the other hand, some members of the media seemed to really get behind the selection:
Detroit having as good a draft as anyone…
It’s coming….— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) April 30, 2022
Had one scout tell me he could be president https://t.co/fVW8UvIzd0
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) April 30, 2022
So happy for Josh Paschal!!
What an awesome kid who has been through so much
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) April 30, 2022
The @Lions are absolutely killing the draft!!! Joshua Paschal is an awesome player. Has incredible strength for his size and can play d end or dt. He fits the Dan Campbell culture. Have fun dealing with him and Hutchinson!!
— Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) April 30, 2022
Interestingly enough, it seems Paschal was the target of a few other teams round the league:
DE Josh Paschal, who just went No. 46 to Detroit, was a prime target of the Cowboys in Round 2. He won the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) April 30, 2022
The #Lions again bypass a QB and take edge defender Josh Paschal.
Thought Paschal would have been a great fit for the Patriots.
— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) April 30, 2022
Most importantly, one of his new teammates was quick to welcome him to Detroit:
Yessssir !!! @JPaschalx
— Alim McNeill (@AlimMcneill) April 30, 2022
