Kendrick Law NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Detroit Lions WR

The Detroit Lions selected Kentucky WR Kendrick Law with the No. 168 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

Kendrick Law is a tough run-after-catch weapon with explosive traits, but lacks production to be considered an impact prospect.

Initially, he enrolled at Alabama as a former 4-star recruit in the 2022 class. His presence was felt more on special teams for the Crimson Tide than as a wide receiver. After three seasons, he transferred to Kentucky, where he had his best receiving season.

Law has a well-proportioned and compact frame suited for a gadget receiver role, and his collegiate usage is evidence. Landing spot will be paramount for Law to carve out a role worthy of a spot on the 53-man roster. Projects as a practice squad and developmental prospect.

Dame Parson is the lead host of the Locked On NFL Draft podcast. He also serves as co-host of the Scouting Room NFL Podcast.

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Where He Wins

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- Big-play threat with excellent acceleration and open-field speed

- Dense and sturdy build with strong contact balance; Is a tough YAC playmakers

- Strong and dependable hands; plucks the ball from outside his frame

- Excels at gadget and manufactured plays in space

- Kick return value on special teams

Areas of Improvement

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- Consistently unproductive as a wide receiver throughout career

- Muscle-bound frame creates rigid hip movements and routes

- Runs a limited route tree

- Lacks natural route running feel and nuance; Doesn't optimize athleticism to create separation

Grade, Rank, and Pro Comparison

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GRADE: 6.0 (Developmental Prospect — 5th Round)

COMPARABLE GRADE: Ryan Flournoy (5.9 in 2024), Jadon Haselwood (Grade in Year), Jacob Copeland (5.9 in 2023)

OVERALL RANK: 234

POSITION RANK: WR34

PRO COMPARISON: Malachi Corley

Measurables and Testing Data

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Height: 5'11"
Weight: 203
Hand: 9⅝"
Arm: 31⅛"
Wingspan: 76"

40-Yard Dash: 4.45"
3-Cone: N/A
Shuttle: N/A
Vertical: 42"
Broad: 10'8"
Bench Press: 21