Aidan Hutchinson’s mom Melissa reveals why she would’ve been ‘sobbing’ at draft on ‘Hard Knocks’ – New York Post

Aidan Hutchinson’s family would have been reduced to a puddle of tears had the Michigan defensive end not been taken by the Lions during the 2022 NFL Draft.

During Tuesday’s installment of HBO’s “Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Detroit Lions,” Hutchinson’s mother, Melissa Hutchinson, spoke about how much she wanted the 22-year-old rookie to remain in his native Michigan, revealing that the cameras would have caught the family “sobbing” on draft night if he landed elsewhere.

“Aria said when we go to the draft, if he doesn’t get drafted by the Lions I will be sobbing on camera,” Melissa said, referencing Hutchinson’s sister, who was named Miss Michigan USA in May.

“Everybody will think that I’m so happy that he went somewhere else,” Melissa continued, noting she would have been “so depressed that he’s not home.”

Fortunately for Hutchinson’s biggest fans, the Lions wasted no time selecting him with the second overall pick back in April, which Melissa — who is an artistic photographer — recapped on social media at the time.

“They weren’t lying when they said Detroit wasted no time,” Melissa posted on Instagram in May. “PS do u know how HARD it was to stay silent?!! I felt like I was in A Quiet Place!”

Although Hutchinson’s family stole the show during the opening night of the NFL Draft, the former Michigan Wolverine is poised to be a breakout star on this season of “Hard Knocks,” as he broke out Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” in front of his teammates during a meeting.

“I was actually very proud of myself this morning and last night, just glad it’s over,” Hutchinson told his family of the moment. “I’m still on a high.”

“Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Detroit Lions” airs Tuesdays at 10 p.m. on HBO.