Lions Trade Up for Kendrick Law

0:00It's April 27th. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything NFL. To Troy Lyon's General Manager Brad Holmes, struck again in the 2026 NFL Draft, trading up to snag wide receiver Kendrick Law from Kentucky. At 5th round, pick 168. Even though wide receivers weren't a top need for the team, Holmes showed his love for the position by making the move. This comes right after he traded up last year for Isaac T. Slah, proving he's got a clear plan for building out that receiver room despite other, priorities. Fans and analysts are buzzing about Law's fit, especially since his medical report clocks in at just a 1 out of 10 concern level. At 22 years old, he's got a solid track record with mostly full seasons under his belt. Digging into his history, Law dealt with only minor stuff like an unspecified camp tweak last year and a lower body issue that sidelined him for two, gains in 2024. No red flags jumping out and his college stats back it up, 86 catches for 883 yards and

1:03four scores. The Lyon seed big potential here, maybe even using him as a return specialist to add that extra spark on special teams.