Lions bolster DL with Mekhi Wingo in 6th round

The Detroit Lions selected LSU defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 189th overall.

Wingo posted 4.5 sacks and five tackles for loss in 2023.

He began his college career at Missouri before transferring to LSU for his final two seasons.

Pre-draft profile

Wingo is undersized by NFL standards for interior defensive linemen. If that proves to be an issue in the run game, he can kick out to the edge on early downs. That may not even be necessary with the power he brings to the table, though. Either way, this isn't the kind of player you want to rule out due to measurables. Wingo is explosive off the ball, can challenge opponents laterally, and is much stronger than you might expect for a player of his size. He's got a pro-ready pass-rush repertoire, and he should flourish in a system that lets him feast from the three-technique position.