NFL Records
36
Games
42
Solo Tackles
5
Sacks
Josh Paschal is a former defensive end out of Kentucky, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 46th overall pick (round 2) in the 2022 NFL Draft. He played 36 regular-season games from 2022 to 2024, with the Detroit Lions.
Draft Details
Josh Paschal Career Stats
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |  DET | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | DET | 10 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | DET | 13 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 30 | 34 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 18, 2026
Related Links
Detroit Lions 2022 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Aidan Hutchinson | DE | Michigan |
| 1 | 12 | Jameson Williams | WR | Alabama |
| 3 | 97 | Kerby Joseph | SAF | Illinois |
| 5 | 177 | James Mitchell | TE | Virginia Tech |
| 6 | 188 | Malcolm Rodriguez | LB | Oklahoma State |
| 6 | 217 | James Houston | DE | Jackson State |
| 7 | 237 | Chase Lucas | CB | Arizona State |