NFL Network analyst explains why he thinks Aidan Hutchinson is a better draft choice than Kayvon Thibodeaux
This year’s NFL Draft could be a very interesting one. Unlike in years past, there doesn’t appear to be the clear-cut No. 1 overall selection.
Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has been thought as the top prospect in this year’s draft. Others think Oregon’s Kayvon Thibodeaux is the better option at the position.
Speaking with The Detroit News this week, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah believes Hutchinson is the better player at the EDGE spot. He believes the B1G Defensive Player of the Year has more tools and performs at a more consistent level.
“First of all, I think Hutchinson just has more ways to get to the quarterback,” Jeremiah said. “I think he’s got more tools, in that regard. I also think he plays a lot harder on a consistent basis. I think that’s a little bit of that knock on Thibodeaux is there’s times where the effort kinda comes and goes a little bit. You don’t every see that with Hutchinson.”
Hutchinson ended the 2021 season as a Heisman Trophy finalist after ending his year as one of the best players in college football. He piled up 62 tackles, 14 sacks and 12 quarterback hurries, leading the Wolverines to a B1G title.
There’s a good chance the Michigan star goes No. 1 in the 2022 NFL Draft. But there’s also a lot of time before anyone has to make a final decision.