Daily DLP: Breaking down Lions WR Kendrick Law Detroit Lions Podcast

About this episode

The episode analyzes Kendrick Law's performance and usage in the Kentucky offense as he transitions to the NFL with the Detroit Lions.

What Kentucky Asked of Kendrick Law The Detroit Lions Podcast zeroed in on Lions draft pick Kendrick Law after a fresh film dive. The Kentucky offense made it tough to judge him as an NFL wide receiver. It was gimmicky and narrow. Law often operated like a move tight end from the backfield or in motion. Downfield targets were rare. In an Auburn clip, he aligned in shotgun split, flared out, broke a tackle, and followed a block for positive yards. That sequence summed up his usage. Games studied included Louisville, Tennessee, Texas, Auburn, and Toledo. He barely played in the Toledo opener and saw only one target. The rest showed a consistent pattern. Kentucky did not ask him to run routes. If he was not among the primary reads, the play might as well exclude him. Route Running and Backside Urgency Law will need route work to see Detroit Lions offensive snaps. The route tree at Kentucky was basically run straight or clear space. There was little evidence of timing, stems, or adjustments. A Louisville clip captured a telling moment. He took four steps on the snap and stopped when the play left him. No roll with the quarterback. No late outlet. No backside block. That habit…

People in this episode

Host: Detroit Lions Podcast

Topics covered

• Kendrick Law
• Detroit Lions
• NFL Draft
• Wide Receiver Analysis
• Kentucky Offense
• Route Running
• Player Development

Keywords

• Kendrick Law
• Detroit Lions
• Kentucky
• NFL
• Wide Receiver
• Route Running
• Player Analysis
• Draft Pick

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kentucky, Alabama, Detroit Lions

Places: Louisville, Tennessee, Texas, Auburn, Toledo

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