Kendrick Law drafted by the Lions; Barion Brown goes to the Saints

Nov 8, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Kendrick Law (1) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Florida Gators at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images | Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

A couple of former Kentucky Football wide receivers heard their names called on Day 3 of the NFL Draft.

Kendrick Law was drafted 168th overall by the Detroit Lions. Detroit traded up to take the former Kentucky wide receiver in Round 5.

In his one year in Lexington, Law led Kentucky in receiving yards with 540 while catching 53 passes with three receiving touchdowns.

Law impressed teams during the pre-draft process, running a 4.45 40-yard dash and earning a 9.60 RAS score, one of the highest among receivers in this year’s draft class.

I would expect the Lions to see Law as an early contributor on special teams with the ability to grow in the receiver room.

Another former Kentucky wide receiver heard his name called in the sixth round. Former Wildcat Barion Brown was drafted 190th overall by the New Orleans Saints.

Brown spent three seasons in Lexington, recording 122 catches for over 1,500 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, not to mention five kick returns for touchdowns.

Brown transferred to LSU last season, where he caught 53 passes for 532 yards and one score.

This is likely another scenario where the Saints see a lot of value in Brown on special teams. Brown ran a 4.4 in the 40-yard dash and has shown he’s a threat on kick returns.