DET 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
- 2026-06-04 — Kendrick Law will miss rookie NFL season after knee injury (Kendrick Law will miss rookie NFL season after knee injury)
- 2026-06-04 — Lions receive first injury blow of the year with Kendrick Law ACL tear (Lions receive first injury blow of the year with Kendrick Law ACL tear)
- 2026-06-21 — Detroit Lions Post-Minicamp Updated 2026 Offensive Depth Chart (Detroit Lions Post-Minicamp Updated 2026 Offensive Depth Chart)
- 2026-06-20 — 2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Titans Sign Jeffery Simmons To Record Deal (2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Titans Sign Jeffery Simmons To Record Deal)
- 2026-04-27 — Lions post-draft depth chart: How quickly will Blake Miller, Derrick Moore contribute?... (Lions post-draft depth chart: How quickly will Blake Miller, Derrick Moore contribute?...)
- 2026-04-02 — NFL Draft Preview: WR Depth Plays Well To Patriots Needs (NFL Draft Preview: WR Depth Plays Well To Patriots Needs)
- 2026-06-18 — 2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Chargers Adjusting QB Justin Herbert's Footwork (2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Chargers Adjusting QB Justin Herbert's Footwork)
- 2026-04-28 — TWENTYMAN: 5 takeaways from 2026 NFL Draft (TWENTYMAN: 5 takeaways from 2026 NFL Draft)
- 2026-06-17 — 2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Jaguars Make Matiscik NFL's Highest-Paid Long Snapper (2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Jaguars Make Matiscik NFL's Highest-Paid Long Snapper)
- 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?