Why Detroit Lions sixth-round pick DL Mekhi Wingo plays with a chip on his shoulder

Wingo said the plan is to put his head down, learn from run game coordinator and defensive line coach Terrell Williams and the veterans, and use his quick first step and powerful frame to his advantage.

“I just have to use my quickness,” he said. “Obviously, I’m an undersized guy so everything I do has to be that much better. My hand placement and my eyes just all the things of that nature.

“I have to do everything at the next level where maybe a guy who is bigger wouldn’t have to. That’s just what I’m focused on, getting better every day.”