Lions Trade Up to Select Kentucky Receiver Kendrick Law

The Detroit Lions have selected Kentucky wide receiver prospect Kendrick Law with the 168th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Lions acquired this selection from the Bills in exchange for the 181st and 213th picks. Law spent his first three collegiate seasons at Alabama before transferring to Kentucky. That decision paid off, as the 21-year-old posted a career-high 53 catches, 540 yards, and three touchdowns in 2025. He also contributed 710 kick return yards over his final three collegiate seasons, so he has special teams potential as he makes the transition to the NFL. On the offensive side of the ball, Law could compete for the Lions' No. 4 receiver role behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Isaac TeSlaa.

Source: Aaron Wilson