Lions trio headline Pro Football Focus’ midseason All-Rookie Team

“Starting as a sixth-rounder from Day 1 was already impressive enough. While Rodriguez has gotten picked on at times and will have to overcome a lot at his size to be a high-end starter, he's still managed 17 stops and a 61.6 overall grade.

“We’re only five games into Joseph’s career, and his playmaking ability is already on full display. He’s allowed only six catches from 13 targets for 67 yards and has recorded two picks and two pass breakups. That’s led to an 89.7 coverage grade and an above-average grade in every game."

Hutchinson leads the Lions with 24 pressures, 15 hurries, five sacks, and four hits. Rodriguez ranks fourth with 34 tackles and he has the fifth-best pass rush win rate (18.5%) on the team. 

Joseph leads the Lions with two interceptions, and he ranks second with two pass breakups and sixth with 21 tackles. He also has the lowest completion percentage allowed in coverage (46.2).