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Daily DLP: Breaking down Lions WR Kendrick Law Detroit Lions Podcast
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- The Detroit Lions Podcast
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- Apr 28, 2026
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Summary
What Kentucky Asked of Kendrick Law The Detroit Lions Podcast zeroed in on Lions draft pick Kendrick Law after a fresh film dive. The Kentucky offense made it tough to judge him as an NFL wide receiver. It was gimmicky and narrow. Law often operated like a move tight end from the backfield or in motion. Downfield targets were rare. In an Auburn clip, he aligned in shotgun split, flared out, broke a tackle, and followed a block for positive yards. That sequence summed up his usage. Games studied included Louisville, Tennessee, Texas, Auburn, and Toledo. He barely played in the Toledo opener and saw only one target. The rest showed a consistent pattern. Kentucky did not ask him to run routes. If he was not among the primary reads, the play might as well exclude him. Route Running and Backside Urgency Law will need route work to see Detroit Lions offensive snaps. The route tree at Kentucky was basically run straight or clear space. There was little evidence of timing, stems, or adjustments. A Louisville clip captured a telling moment. He took four steps on the snap and stopped when the play left him. No roll with the quarterback. No late outlet. No backside block. That habit repeated across the film. Some of this is on Kentucky’s design, but the tape still shows a learning curve. Law previously came from Alabama, where backside effort is typically demanded. He did not play a lot there and caught under 20 passes in three years. The Lions will have to coach urgency and detail into his routes and his off-script engagement. Speed, Wiggle, and What It Means Law is fast. His acceleration shows up. But there is not much wiggle. He is not Theo Riddick or Reggie Bush. He is not Golden Tate, and he is not even Khalif Raymond in short-area shake. The burst is real, yet the elusivene…