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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