Mekhi Wingo

Mekhi Wingo (born April 17, 2003) is an American football defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played college football for the Missouri Tigers and the LSU Tigers. Wingo was selected by the Lions in the 2024 NFL draft.

High school career
Wingo attended De Smet Jesuit High School in Creve Coeur, Missouri. As a senior, he was the Missouri Gatorade Football Player of the Year after recording 54 tackles and five sacks. He committed to the University of Missouri to play college football.

College career
As a true freshman at Missouri in 2021, Wingo played in 11 games with three starts and had 27 tackles, one sack and one interception 48 he returned for a touchdown. After the season, he transferred to Louisiana State University (LSU). As a sophomore, in his first year at LSU he started 12 of 13 games, recording 47 tackles and three sacks. He was a second team All-SEC selection and named a third-team All-American by the Associated Press in 2022.

As a junior he dealt with injuries missing five games, still totaling 25 tackles and 4.5 sacks in eight games. Following the season he declared for the 2024 NFL draft.

Professional career
Wingo was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 6th round (189th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.