Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson doesn’t believe he’s hit his ‘peak’
After spending months recovering from a fractured tibia and fibula injury, Detroit Lions star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson finally received medical clearance to return to football activities.
It was news that Hutchinson couldn’t hide his excitement about being able to take the field once again.
“I’m rolling with the boys now and it feels like I’m back to being myself again,” Hutchinson said Thursday via ESPN. “I’m really looking forward to the season. I think this is the most excited I’ve been for OTAs in my life. This is the biggest hiatus I’ve had without playing ball, so I’m pumped.”
He also stated that he didn’t experience any setbacks, which gave him the chance to finally get back into the mix. It has been a long journey for Hutchinson since the gruesome injury that occurred on Oct. 13 last year against the Dallas Cowboys.
Before the injury, he was putting together a potential Defensive Player of the Year award-winning campaign with 7.5 sacks through the first five games. It was the highest total through five games by a Lions player since William Gay in 1983.
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Despite that, Hutchinson believes he has the talent to blow past the expectations set before him.
“I think a lot of people believe that that is kind of my ceiling, but I still believe that I’m gonna continue to push for those greater heights,” Hutchinson said. “I’m 24, I’m still a young dude and I don’t think that’s the peak.”
His return gives the Lions a significant piece back in their push toward finally breaking through in the playoffs.
