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Six Mountaineers sign with NFL teams post-draft

The 2022 NFL Draft saw the New Orleans Saints select standout linebacker D’Marco Jackson in the fifth round, but five other teams had eyes on former Mountaineers.

Demetrius Taylor, Detroit Lions — defensive end

Former App State edge rusher Demetrius Taylor intercepts a pass in a 34-31 win over North Carolina Sept. 21, 2019. Taylor was first-team All-Sun Belt his last three seasons. (Lynette Files)

Defensive end Demetrius Taylor signed with the Detroit Lions shortly after the draft ended Saturday. He becomes one of four rookie defensive ends for the Lions, a group featuring second-overall pick Aidan Hutchinson out of Michigan.