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Kendrick Law

WR · #147

DET · WR · Age 23

Redraft rank
WR182
◆WR182 · Depth
Tier
T4
Overall
#462
ADP
WR135
Consensus
Some split
Value vs ADP-47 slots (reach)
Our rank
WR182
vs
Market ADP
WR135
Drafted earlier than the projection supports.
What’s driving the season rank
Case for
+
Age / role
age 23 WR
Minor
Case against
−
Projection rank
WR182 · proj. consensus
Notable
−
ADP value
WR135 ADP · -47 slots
Major
Neutral: Source agreement
Analysis

Kendrick Law is a 22-year-old rookie WR the Lions traded up for in Round 5 (168th overall) of the 2026 draft, landing in one of the league's deepest receiver rooms behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, 2025 third-rounder Isaac TeSlaa, and slot man Greg Dortch. His realistic Year 1 path is special teams and return work — essentially competing for the vacated Kalif Raymond role — not a meaningful target share. The combination of fifth-round capital, modest college production (86 career catches), and a logjam ahead of him keeps his dynasty trade value at essentially zero. The lone upside levers are his YAC-friendly athleticism, a 22-year-old's runway on a four-year deal, and the Lions' elite offensive ecosystem that could reward an injury-driven opening. Recommendation: HOLD / deep-stash only — he is a free watch-list flier in 30+ man rosters but not worth acquiring at any cost; revisit only if a depth-chart vacancy or camp buzz materializes over the next 1-2 years.

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Prospect Profile2026 Class

30.8Composite Score

Composite Breakdown

Each row compares Kendrick Law to other 2026 prospects in that signal — except Class × Draft Slot, which shows the editorial multiplier applied to Kendrick Law's 2026-class + draft-slot combo (baseline 1.00× = neutral).

Computed from 3 of 6 signals

  • Draft Capital25%▼~averageRound 5, Pick 156
  • Combine Athletic17%▲top 16%
  • Rookie ADP17%
  • Expert Consensus17%
  • College Production15%
  • Class × Draft Slot9%▲+5% (1.05×)+5% (1.05×)0.60

Class rank: 68th percentile

40-Yd70%
Bench94%
Vertical98%
Broad86%
Speed71%
Burst94%
HaSS62%
SPARQ-x97%
BMI86%
Catch Rad.61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kendrick Law's Speed Score?
Kendrick Law's Speed Score ranks in the 71th percentile among NFL prospects at the position.
Risk & Opportunity Analysis (7 flags)

Risk Flags

4
  • Target Competition

    Law enters as the 6th WR on Detroit's depth chart behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Isaac TeSlaa, Greg Dortch, and Dominic Lovett. Meaningful fantasy snaps in Year 1 are essentially off the table barring multiple injuries.

  • Production Concerns

    Law was a one-year starter at Kentucky after transferring from Alabama, posting a modest 53/540/3 line. He never demonstrated sustained volume production at the college level, which limits projection confidence.

  • Draft Capital

    Fifth-round WRs carry a poor historical hit rate and receive limited organizational development investment. Law must outperform his draft capital just to secure a 53-man roster spot in Year 1.

  • Role Definition

    His clearest near-term path is replacing Kalif Raymond's return/special-teams role rather than carving an offensive target share, capping fantasy relevance.

Opportunity Flags

3
  • Athletic Profile

    Law's 9.60 Relative Athletic Score — anchored by a 4.45 40-yard dash, 42-inch vertical, and 10'8" broad jump — places him among the most explosive receivers in the 2026 class, providing a real physical baseline for NFL development.

  • Age Trajectory

    Born June 13, 2003, Law is just 22 years old with a long development runway. Dynasty managers willing to be patient have 4-5 years for the athleticism to translate, which is meaningful upside at zero cost.

  • Offensive Context

    Jared Goff's Lions offense is one of the NFL's most efficient at targeting wide receivers. If Law earns trust and survives roster cuts, he lands in an ideal scheme and QB situation for a slot-oriented receiver.

Format Comparison

Kendrick Law — Format Comparison

FormatValuevs Best
PPR SFBest7—
PPR 1QB3-4