Mekhi Wingo embodies the traits of the ideal Detroit Lions player

The dust has settled after the 2024 NFL Draft, and most people have had time to digest the player selections and anticipate their potential contributions in the upcoming season. GM Brad Holmes orchestrated another impressive draft, securing players not only at great value but also as perfect fits for the organization's culture and ethos. A standout example of this strategic drafting was the choice of former LSU DT Mekhi Wingo. Despite being graded as a top 100 player by some analysts, Wingo slipped to the sixth round, where the Lions, after trading up with the Houston Texans, snagged him.