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Aidan Hutchinson named finalist for Defensive Rookie of the Year

Aidan Hutchinson Commanders Lions Football
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Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Aidan Hutchinson Commanders Lions Football
Posted at 9:46 AM, Jan 25, 2023
and last updated 2023-01-25 09:46:41-05

(WXYZ) — The Lions top pick could be taking home the top prize for a rookie this season.

Aidan Hutchinson has been named a finalist for Defensive Rookie of the Year. The winner is named at NFL Honors on Feb. 9.

Jet CB Sauce Gardner and Seahawks CB Tariq Woolen are the other two finalists.

Hutchinson finished the season with 52 tackles, 9.5 sacks, three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and three pass deflections.

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