
Lions Trade Up for Kendrick Law, Boosting Receiver Corps
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The Detroit Lions, in a strategic move, traded up in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft to secure Kentucky wide receiver Kendrick Law. They exchanged their second fifth-round pick and a sixth-rounder to the Buffalo Bills for this acquisition. Law, known for his speed and impressive combine performance, joins a receiving corps that already includes Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Isaac TeSlaa. The Lions have also made notable picks in the earlier rounds, including Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder and Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney. With key positions filled, the Lions are poised to make a roar in the upcoming season.
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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Lions Trade Up for Kendrick Law, Boosting Receiver Corps. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
On April 25, the Detroit Lions just made their second trade of the 2026 NFL draft, jumping 13 spots in the 5th round to snag. Kentucky wide receiver, Kendrick Law. They sent their 2nd 5th round pick, number 181, plus a 6th rounder, number 213, to the Buffalo Bills for the move. Law balled out last season at Kentucky, with 53 catches for 540 yards after 3 years grinding in Alabama. Two clock to slick 4.45 in the 40 yard dash at the combine, showing serious speed. Lions fans are hyped because they're top 3 receivers. Aiman Ross St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Isaac Tesla are back, but spots are open deeper in. The room. They added Greg Dorch in free agency, and this marks their 3rd receiver grab in 2 drafts. Earlier Saturday, they kicked off day 3 with Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder, in the 4th and Arizona State cornerback, Keith Abney in the 5th. Up top, they filled big holes with Clemson right tackle Blake Miller, at 17 overall in
Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore after trading up in. Round 2. With needs addressed across the board, the Lions are building a squad that could roar next season, keeping that momentum rolling strong. I'm Corey with the story. That's your NFL News Today update AI-powered and always on.
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