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The Detroit Lions need a good edge rusher to pair with Aidan Hutchinson during the 2026-27 season, and they may have one.

The Detroit Lions may have finally found the help they needed for Aidan Hutchinson.

The former 2022 first-round pick has been a star for the Lions, but the team has struggled to find consistent pass-rushing production opposite Hutchinson. Though they have tried through the draft and free agency to find a competent counterpart to Hutchinson, the Lions fell short and have not landed a long-term answer.

But their selection of Michigan outside linebacker Derrick Moore is earning some praise, and predictions that he could be the help Hutchinson has been needing.

Lions Earn Praise for Derrick Moore Pick

SI.com’s Matt Verderame gave grades to all second-round picks, giving the Lions a solid “B” for picking Moore at No. 44. While the grade may be middle-of-the-road, Verderame’s assessment of Moore gave strong hope to Hutchinson.

“The Lions have desperately needed some young talent to pair with defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, and Detroit is hoping it has found the answer,” Verderame wrote. “Like Hutchinson, Moore is a former Wolverine who can turn the corner and give defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard an answer if Hutchinson is double-teamed.

Verderame added that Moore has a good resume before making the interstate trip to Detroit.

“Moore spent all four of his collegiate seasons at Michigan, winning a national championship in 2023,” Verderame wrote. “Moore started three years, amassing 19 sacks. At 6′ 4″ and 255 pounds, Moore is the perfect size for a sturdy edge rusher who needs to work on his technique against the run.”