It’s hard to know what to expect from any player’s rookie season. Sometimes it’s best to temper expectations, as even the best players in every draft class require an assimilation period. The NFL is an entirely different ballgame.
However, when the player was drafted in the top three, it’s hard not to get excited about immediate contributions. After all, in the case of the Detroit Lions, both general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell spoke about their desire of getting a player who could come in and contribute immediately.
The Lions got that guy with Aidan Hutchinson, but it’s still unclear how much we should expect from the former Michigan edge defender.