Mekhi Wingo was selected by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft but the rookie defensive tackle is already showing that he deserves more opportunities. I pulled a dozen plays from Week 3 that illustrate his strengths, expanding skill set, and positional range, while exploring why the Lions are using him in critical situations.
A fringe top-100 player based on Wide Left Arif Hasan’s media consensus 2024 big board, Wingo fell to pick No. 189 where the Lions snagged him for depth along their defensive line. A team captain at LSU, Wingo wore the Tigers honored No.