Lions select Mekhi Wingo with No. 189 pick in 2024 draft

Representing the Ruth Ellis Center, a Detroit-based organization that creates a supportive community and provides trauma-informed services for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults of color, Director of Development and Advancement Nazarina Mwakasege announces the Detroit Lions' selection of LSU Tigers defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo in Round 6 of the 2024 NFL Draft with the No. 189 overall pick (via a trade with the Houston Texans).