Lions Select Kentucky WR Kendrick Law in Fifth Round

Lions Add Sturdy WR to Back Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams

The Detroit Lions have their roster nearly set going into the 2026-27 season following the 2026 NFL draft. Among the team’s bold moves was trading up 13 spots to draft wide receiver Kendrick Law. He’ll help back wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, but he also brings versatility in his position.Trading up indicates that Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes had their eyes set on Law for a while. They did what they needed to do to get hi…

Kendrick Law selected by Detroit in fifth round of 2026 NFL Draft

SHREVEPORT, LA (KTAL/KMSS) — Kendrick Law, a former Captain Shreve football star, was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL draft. Law began his college career at Alabama in 2022 before he transferred to Kentucky, playing for the Wildcats during the 2025 season. He led the Wildcats in receiving yards [...]

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Lions Select Kentucky WR Kendrick Law in Fifth Round

Former Kentucky wide receiver Kendrick Law heard his name called Saturday afternoon when the Detroit Lions selected him with the 168th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.Law hauled in 53 passes for 540 yards and three touchdowns in 2025. He impressed at the NFL Combine where he posted a 4.45-second 40-yard dash time and 21 reps on the bench press. Law had phenomenal explosion testing with a great broad jump number and a 42-inc…

Lions trade up for speedy receiver Kendrick Law: 'I can stretch the field'

Kentucky Wide Receiver Kendrick Law Drafted by Detroit Lions in Fifth Round

The Detroit Lions selected Kentucky wide receiver Kendrick Law in the fifth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday. Law was pick No. 168 overall in the draft. Welcome aboard, @KendrickLaw2 pic.twitter.com/WovRSwKmTe — Detroit Lions (@Lions) April 25, 2026 Here are more details from UK Athletics: PITTSBURGH – Kentucky senior wide receiver Kendrick Law was chosen by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round (168th overall pick) of the 2026 National Footba…