Kendrick Law
NFL player. Position: WR. Team: DET.
Quick Facts
- Position: WR
- Team: DET (Detroit Lions)
- Draft: 5th round, 2026 (Kentucky)
- College: University of Kentucky
2026 Outlook
Kendrick Law was drafted in the 5th round by the Detroit Lions with solid college production (53 catches, 540 yards, 3 TDs at Kentucky in 2025). He was expected to compete for roster spots during training camp and preseason. However, Law suffered a season-ending torn ACL in practice during early OTAs in June, ending his 2026 season before it began. The non-contact nature of the injury is particularly concerning for a young player trying to establish himself. This is a significant blow to his rookie trajectory and fantasy viability.
Injury Status
Season-ending torn ACL (non-contact injury during OTAs, June 2026). Out for entire 2026 season.
Role / Depth Chart
Did not appear in games before injury. Listed as roster competition/developmental prospect.
Recent News
- 2026-03-06 — Mike Clay's fantasy football rookie rankings for 2026: Jeremiyah Love on top (Mike Clay's fantasy football rookie rankings for 2026: Jeremiyah Love on top)
- 2026-04-07 — Predicting where every WR prospect lands in the NFL Draft as teams reload at receiver (Predicting where every WR prospect lands in the NFL Draft as teams reload at receiver)
- 2026-06-14 — Detroit Lions OTAs medical, injury recap (Detroit Lions OTAs medical, injury recap)
- 2026-04-14 — NFL mock draft 2026: Where Carnell Tate, top WRs could land (NFL mock draft 2026: Where Carnell Tate, top WRs could land)
- 2026-04-02 — NFL Draft Preview: WR Depth Plays Well To Patriots Needs (NFL Draft Preview: WR Depth Plays Well To Patriots Needs)
- 2026-06-12 — 2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Panthers, Jalen Coker Agree To 3-Year, $35M Extension (2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Panthers, Jalen Coker Agree To 3-Year, $35M Extension)
- 2026-04-26 — 2026 NFL Draft Day 3 grades, picks: Every selection in Rounds 4-7 (2026 NFL Draft Day 3 grades, picks: Every selection in Rounds 4-7)
- 2026-06-11 — Detroit Lions OTAs Week 3 injury, participation updates (Detroit Lions OTAs Week 3 injury, participation updates)
- 2026-04-20 — Lions 2026 NFL Draft tracker: Full list of picks, roster needs, targets, and more (Lions 2026 NFL Draft tracker: Full list of picks, roster needs, targets, and more)
- 2026-06-01 — The Ultimate 2026 Return Yardage Watchlist: Breaking Down Every NFL Team’s PR/KR Depth... (The Ultimate 2026 Return Yardage Watchlist: Breaking Down Every NFL Team’s PR/KR Depth...)
Open Questions
- How will the ACL injury affect Law's recovery timeline heading into 2027?
- Will the Lions maintain interest in Law's development, or will he become a likely cap casualty?
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