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Detroit Lions rookie wideout Kendrick Law tore his ACL in a practice, forcing him to miss the entire 2026 season and delaying his NFL debut to 2027. The fifth-round pick out of Kentucky (after transferring from Alabama) had 53 catches for 540 yards and three touchdowns last season; with Law out, Detroit will rely on other receivers such as Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams.
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Kendrick Law suffered a torn ACL during an Organized Team Activities drill, likely ending his 2026 season. Drafted in the fifth round and praised for his versatility as a four-phase special-teams contributor, Law’s injury leaves Detroit relying on established receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Isaac TeSlaa, with depth players still to prove themselves in subpackages and on special teams.
Detroit Lions draft Kentucky wide receiver Kendrick Law with the No. 168 overall pick (5th round) in the 2026 NFL Draft. Law is known for dynamic run-after-catch ability and quickness (40-yard dash 4.45), led Kentucky with 53 receptions in 2025 after stints at Alabama, and brings extensive special-teams experience (537 career snaps). He’s viewed as a potential gunner/returner who could develop into a downfield threat in Drew Petzing’s offense, with analysts like Dane Brugler praising his floor as a dynamic underneath weapon and special-teamer.
Detroit traded up 13 spots in the fifth round to select Kentucky wide receiver Kendrick Law with the 168th pick, adding a versatile slot/vertical threat with strong return experience. Law had 53 receptions for 540 yards and 3 TD in 2025, and, with Kalif Raymond leaving in free agency, could compete for Detroit's punt-return role alongside veteran Greg Dortch.
Detroit moved up from pick 181 to 168 in the fifth round to select Kentucky wide receiver Kendrick Law, a 5'11", 203-pound athlete who ran 4.45 and posted a 9.60 RAS. Law, who transferred from Alabama to Kentucky, led the Wildcats with 540 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns in 2025 and could carve out a roster spot mainly on special teams, given 537 career ST snaps and kickoff-return ability. The trade leaves Detroit with picks 205 and 222 for Day 3; top Lions needs include offensive tackle, defensive end, linebacker, tight end, nose tackle, defensive back, and running back.