Detroit Lions trade up in 5th for a speedy Kentucky WR

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LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 29: Kendrick Law #1 of the Kentucky Wildcats runs on a kickoff against the Louisville Cardinals in the first half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Detroit Lions traded up in the fifth round, from Pick 181 to 168 to select Kentucky wide receiver Kendrick Law.

Here are the terms of that trade:

Trade details:

• Lions got: Pick 168
• Bills got: Pick 181, 213 (sixth round)

Law originally went to Alabama, but transferred after three years and minimal production in eight starts (343 yards, 1 TD). After transferring to Kentucky, he led the Wildcats with 540 yards receiving and added three touchdowns in 2025.

Law’s specialty is his athleticism. He has acceptable size at 5-foot-11, 203 pounds, but his speed is where his athletic profile really shines. He posted a 4.45 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and has an overall RAS of 9.60.

Kendrick Law is a WR prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 9.60 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 169 out of 4190 WR from 1987 to 2026.https://t.co/7WOKVYuJ3rpic.twitter.com/pk4TjA3yKT

— RAS.football (@MathBomb) April 16, 2026

Where he may have a path to the roster in Detroit is via special teams. He returned 31 kickoffs in college, averaging 22.9 yards per return. In total—between Alabama and Kentucky—he posted 537 special teams snaps. And with that athleticism, he could contend for a gunner job.

With the trade up, the Lions now have just two remaining picks in the draft: 205 overall (sixth round) and 222 overall (seventh).

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Previous Lions picks​

• Round 1, Pick 17 — OT Blake Miller, Clemson
• Round 2, Pick 44 — EDGE Derrick Moore, Michigan
• Round 3, Pick 118 — LB Jimmy Rolder, Michigan
• Round 4, Pick 157 — CB Keith Abney, Arizona State

Lions remaining picks​

• Round 6, Pick 24 (205 overall)
• Round 7, Pick 6 (222 overall)

Top remaining needs for Lions:​

• Offensive tackle
• Defensive end
• Linebacker
• Tight end
• Nose tackle
• Defensive back
• Running back

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NFL Draft schedule​

Day 3​

What: Rounds 4-7
When: Saturday, April 25 — Noon ET until around 7 p.m. ET
TV: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network
Online streaming: ESPN app, NFL Plus, ABC, Hulu, Disney+

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