Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson isn’t the only social media star in his family.
Hutchinson, a potential No. 1 pick in this week’s 2022 NFL Draft, currently has over 100,000 followers on Instagram, with mom Melissa Hutchinson quickly gaining momentum.
Melissa, who specializes in photography, often shares family photos on her personal Instagram page, including cute snaps with daughters Mia and Aria and husband Chris, a former college football player.
Melissa Hutchinson is the mother of Michigan defensive end Aidan HutchinsonInstagram/Melissa Hutchinson
Hutchinson is expected to be one of the top picks in the 2022 NFL draft, Getty Images
In recent months, proud mum Melissa has been documenting her family’s “surreal” journey as Hutchinson, 21, climbed to the top of the mock draft boards – something she called “uncharted territory” in an Instagram post last week.
“I had a little sneak peek of this last week during an ESPN shoot that we were honored to be a part of… I thought this image was such a poignant foreshadowing of Aidan standing here overlooking the city that.” will host one of the most extraordinary nights of his life,” she captioned the post, which featured the Heisman Trophy runner-up at a pre-draft photoshoot with ESPN.
“I could write a book about our experiences to date, but for now all I can say is that meeting and working with some of the most incredibly kind, hardworking and wonderfully spirited people has been by far one of the greatest experiences of my own life over the last 6 months. As you can imagine this is all pretty surreal for our family, definitely new territory…. I keep saying this, but the gratitude for all the support runs deep.💫”
Melissa Hutchinson is son Aidan’s biggest supporter and regularly shares his milestone moments on InstagramInstagram/Aidan Hutchinson
Melissa and husband Chris Hutchinson will celebrate their 27th wedding anniversary in June 2022Instagram/Melissa Hutchinson
Hutchinson went viral after helping Aidan celebrate Michigan’s 42-27 rivalry win over Ohio State on Nov. 27, 2021.
She appeared in the background of a Fox Sports interview with a celebrating Hutchinson on the field and then partied with Wolverines fans.
“So a lot happened yesterday,” Melissa captioned an Instagram photo of the celebration.
Melissa and Aidan Hutchinson celebrate Michigan’s 2021 win over Ohio State.Melissa Hutchinson/Instagram
When she’s not attending soccer games and other events in support of her daughters, Melissa seems to be quite busy. As an artistic photographer, Melissa has shared her work online, with some shots being taken in international locations.
Besides photography, Melissa is also passionate about fashion. In 2020, she introduced her new ambassadorship to Savvi Clothing, a sports brand.
According to her Instagram page, Melissa and husband Chris will celebrate their 27th wedding anniversary this June. She appears to be a family-oriented, social butterfly who loves spending time with friends and supporting her community.
Melissa (second from left) joined her family for son Aidan’s Pro Day earlier this year on Instagram/Miakhutch
With Hutchinson likely to hear his name in the first round of the NFL draft, Melissa will soon be following in the footsteps of another Insta-famous NFL mom, Lisa Wilson, the matriarch of Jets quarterback Zach Wilson’s family.