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Detroit Lions select Mekhi Wingo in sixth round of 2024 NFL Draft

LSU defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo was selected by the Detroit Lions with the No. 189 pick in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Wingo started the first seven games of the 2023 season for the Tigers but was held out for the rest of the season, starting in Week 8. He had surgery during LSU’s bye week, then returned to play for the Tigers in the ReliaQuest Bowl against Wisconsin. Wingo had 25 tackles, five tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks on the season. He made three tackles and two sacks against the Badgers in the 35-31 win to give LSU a final record of 10-3 on the year. Wingo transferred to LS…