ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have selected Kentucky defensive end Josh Paschal in the second round, taking another pass-rushing talent early in the NFL draft. Detroit took Paschal at No. 46 overall, using the pick it acquired from Minnesota after moving up in the first round to take Alabama receiver Jameson Williams. Paschal is a a cancer survivor, who underwent three surgeries along with monthly immunotherapy in 2018 to treat malignant melanoma in his right foot.
FILE - Kentucky defensive lineman Joshua Paschal runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis.Paschal and Haskell Garrett count themselves among the lucky ones. They understand only a tiny fraction of football players get a chance to play in the NFL, and even fewer overcome frightening experiences like theirs to become legitimate draft prospects. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File) 
Actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key announces Kentucky defensive end Josh Paschal as the Detroit Lions selection during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) 
Actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key announces Kentucky defensive end Josh Paschal as the Detroit Lions selection during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) 
Actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key announces Kentucky defensive end Josh Paschal as the Detroit Lions selection during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) 
Actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key announces Kentucky defensive end Josh Paschal as the Detroit Lions selection during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)