Detroit Lions’ Dan Campbell Has a ‘Man Crush’ on This Player
“Man crush” is kind of an overused term, but I had to laugh when I heard about this story. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has a “man crush” on a certain Lions player.
I mean, I’m pretty sure a lot of people are crushing on this player. He’s one of the best rookies in the league, and he’s a Michigan guy.
That player is Aidan Hutchinson. In a new interview with Rich Eisen on the NFL Network during the 2023 NFL Combine (via WXYZ), Eisen asked the coach to talk about his thoughts on Aidan Hutchinson at last year’s Combine. “I had a man crush on him,” Campbell recalled. So, he made Hutchinson a bona fide Detroit Lions, and now, we have one of the best rookies out there. Nice!
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 12: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions puts pressure on Marcus Mariota #1 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter during a NFL preseason game at Ford Field on August 12, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 12: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a first quarter tackle while playing the Atlanta Falcons during a NFL preseason game at Ford Field on August 12, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 12: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions plays against the Atlanta Falcons during a NFL preseason game at Ford Field on August 12, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 18: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions warms up before the game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on September 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 11: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions plays against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field on September 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 18: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions is congratulated by Michael Brockers #90 after making his first career sack during the first quarter of the game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on September 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 23: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions reacts after sacking Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 20: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions takes the field prior to a game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 20, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 20: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions recovers a fumble against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 20, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 11: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions plays against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field on September 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 18: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions celebrates his first career sack in the NFL while playing the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on September 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 13: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions reacts after his sack in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 20: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions looks on during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 20, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 18: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions is congratulated by Michael Brockers #90 after making his first career sack during the first quarter of the game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on September 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 01: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions walks off the field after a win over the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on January 01, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 18: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions celebrates his first career sack in the NFL while playing the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on September 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 13: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions looks onward during the first half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 06: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions lines up against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at Ford Field on November 06, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 23: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after being tackled by Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 11: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions reacts after a tackle against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 20: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions warms up prior to a game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 20, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 28: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions looks on during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on August 28, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 18: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions is congratulated by Michael Brockers #90 after making his first career sack during the first quarter of the game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on September 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 12: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions prepares for the snap while playing the Atlanta Falcons during a NFL preseason game at Ford Field on August 12, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Aidan Hutchinson poses onstage after being selected second by the Detroit Lions during round one of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 12: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a first quarter tackle while playing the Atlanta Falcons during a NFL preseason game at Ford Field on August 12, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Aidan Hutchinson poses onstage after being selected second by the Detroit Lions during round one of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 18: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions acknowledges fans a he walks off the field after their 36-27 win against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on September 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 18: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions is congratulated by Michael Brockers #90 after making his first career sack during the first quarter of the game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on September 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 11: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions is introduced prior to a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)