Aidan Hutchinson is already one of the faces of the Detroit Lions defense—but 2025 could be the year he becomes one of the faces of the entire NFL.
As the Lions prepare for another Super Bowl push, all eyes are on Hutchinson to anchor the pass rush. After his 2024 season was cut short by injury, he’s now healthy and ready to return to the dominant form that had him leading the league in pressures before going down. If he picks up where he left off, it’s not a stretch to say he could be in the running for Defensive Player of the Year.
But that’s not all.
There’s a real possibility Hutchinson also gets serious consideration for the Comeback Player of the Year award. The narrative is there: a former top pick, derailed by injury, returning to dominate and help his team chase another deep playoff run.
The Lions have quietly improved the talent around him too, which could make his job a little easier—and his stats even better. If Hutchinson stays healthy and performs like the game-wrecker we saw early last season, he might just walk away with some serious hardware by year’s end.
Two Trophies, One Mission: Hutchinson Poised for Historic 2025
