Lions Sign Second-Round EDGE Josh Paschal, Wrap Up Draft Class

Originally posted on NFLTradeRumors.co
By Jonathan Comeaux | Last updated 6/17/22

The Detroit Lions announced that they’ve officially signed second-round EDGE Josh Paschal to a four-year contract.

The Lions have officially signed their entire 2022 draft class:

Rd	Player	Pos.	Note
1	Aidan Hutchinson	DE	Signed
1	Jameson Williams	WR	Signed
2	Josh Paschal	DE	Signed
3	Kerby Joseph	S	Signed
5	James Mitchell	TE	Signed
6	Malcolm Rodriguez	LB	Signed
6	James Houston IV	LB	Signed
7	Chase Lucas	CB	Signed

Paschal, 22, was a First-team All-SEC selection in 2021 after being a medical redshirt as a freshman after being diagnosed with malignant melanoma on his left foot. The Lions used the No. 46 overall pick on him in the 2022 NFL Draft.

He’s projected to sign a four-year $7,735,648 contract that includes a $2,805,926 signing bonus.

During his five-year career at Kentucky, Paschal appeared in 45 games for the Wildcats and recorded 72 total tackles, 13 sacks, three forced fumbles, and one interception.

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