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Lions Trade Up for Speedster Kendrick Law
26 Apr
Summary
- Lions acquired receiver Kendrick Law from Kentucky.
- Detroit traded picks 181 and 213 to move up 13 spots.
- Law is noted for quickness and potential as a deep threat.
The Detroit Lions have made their fifth selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, acquiring wide receiver Kendrick Law from Kentucky.
General manager Brad Holmes orchestrated a trade, sending picks No. 181 and No. 213 to the Buffalo Bills. This move allowed Detroit to advance 13 spots in the draft to select Law with the 168th overall pick.
Law is described as possessing exceptional short-area quickness and the speed to stretch defenses. While his college production was limited, evaluators see significant upside as an underneath weapon and on special teams. This selection breaks the team's recent trend of drafting players with multiple years at one college program, as Law transferred from Alabama.
This marks Detroit's second trade-up in the draft, following an earlier move to select defensive end Derrick Moore. The Lions also recently signed Greg Dortch, a veteran kick returner, after losing Kalif Raymond to free agency. Despite these changes, the team boasts a formidable receiving unit featuring Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Isaac TeSlaa.
