Prince George's Native, Cancer Survivor Josh Paschal Selected By Lions In 2022 NFL Draft

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Bowie native Josh Paschal will play for the Detroit Lions. He was selected as the 46th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. A University of Kentucky player and Good Counsel graduate, Paschal told Fox5 at his draft party that it was a "dream come true."

"Surrounded by everyone I love, I went through hell and back. The Lions will get the best of me. They will get everything I've got. I can't wait to get down there," he said.

In college, Paschal was diagnosed with malignant melanoma on his right foot. He underwent several surgeries and withstood monthly treatments. That life experience has fueled his desire to give pro football his all, he said.

"I want a long successful career. I want a Super Bowl, I want a gold jacket. I have a lot of work to do," Paschal said.