Detroit Lions trade up yet again, draft Mekhi Wingo: Best reactions

Mike Moraitis

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Just when we thought the Detroit Lions were done trading up in the 2024 NFL Draft, general manager Brad Holmes pulled out another before drafting LSU defensive lineman, Mekhi Wingo.

The trade sees the Lions move up to No. 189 overall to take Wingo, and they are sending the Houston Texans pick Nos. 205 and 249 in the deal in what is the third trade Detroit has made on Day 3.

The Lions now have one more pick on Day 3, which comes at No. 210 overall in the seventh round. 

Here's more on 6-foot, 284-pound defensive lineman, per Lance Zierlein of NFL.com:

Wingo is a shade undersized, but his tape is fun to watch. He is compact and powerful, with the ability to separate and play off of lateral blocks quickly. He can be overcome by length or mass at times but is rarely dominated. He has first-step quickness and processing to beat blockers to erase their landmarks and is tremendously agile as a short-space tackler. Wingo has a hop-and-chop rush move typically seen from defensive ends and will be too athletic for some guards to handle as a pass rusher. Wingo could become an early backup as an even-front 3-technique but he has three down-potential and could eventually become a starter.

Here are the best reactions to the move:

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After cutting his teeth with Bleacher Report, Mike Moraitis has covered the Los Angeles Rams and Tennessee Titans for FanSided, and the Titans and New York Giants for USA TODAY Sports Media Group. On top of his duties with Sporting News, Mike is the managing editor and lead writer for Titans Wire.