Lions Find Their Special Teams Weapon: Why This 4.45 Speed Demon Could Actually Stick
The Lions traded up in the fifth round to snag Kentucky speedster Kendrick Law, a special teams ace with elite 4.45 speed who could actually stick on the roster.
Dave '91
I've been a Detroit Lions fan since birth. Grew up in Livonia, Michigan, and my football education started early. The first thing this team ever taught me was heartbreak. Billy Sims was going to be everything in 1984. Then a knee injury ended his career at 27 and I learned what Lions fandom actually meant. I was ten years old.
It never got easier. Barry Sanders, the greatest running back who ever lived, walked away from the game in his prime rather than keep playing for a franchise that didn't deserve him. Calvin Johnson did the same thing a decade later. In between, there was 0-16, the Millen years, and more false starts than I care to count. Fifty plus years of this and I'm still here. That's either loyalty or a character flaw. Probably both.
ThatDetroitGrit.com exists because Lions fans deserve more than recycled takes and national media condescension. This is a site built by a lifelong fan who actually watches the film, tracks the roster moves, and holds Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell accountable while fully believing they're the best regime this franchise has ever seen. No algorithms. No hot takes for clicks. Just honest Lions coverage written by someone who's been suffering and celebrating since 1974, and isn't planning to stop anytime soon.
Late-Round Lightning Strikes Twice: Why Keith Abney II Could Be Detroit’s Next Hidden Gem
The Lions' front office strikes again with late-round pick Keith Abney II, bringing raw talent that fits perfectly into Dan Campbell's system and continues Detroit's track record of finding diamonds in the rough.
Lions Draft Day 3: Holmes Just Pulled Off the Heist of the Century
The Lions are making smart draft moves for once, grabbing Blake Miller at right tackle and adding Michigan defenders who actually make sense for what Dan Campbell is building.
Lions Trade Up for Mystery Receiver Who Can’t Run Routes or Return Punts
The Lions traded up to draft Kentucky receiver Kendrick Law, a gadget player with 4.45 speed who could fill the Kalif Raymond role but lacks punt return experience and route-running polish.
Lions Strike Gold: How This 5th Round Corner Could Start Day One
The Detroit Lions found a potential steal in fifth-round cornerback Keith Abney II, who graded out as a second or third-round talent with elite tackling skills and strong coverage ability.
Lions Miss Out on Athletic Center Jager Burton as Packers Strike Again
The Packers signed athletic center Jager Burton, leaving Lions fans wondering why Detroit didn't pursue another talented player now heading to their division rival.
Lions Grab Another Defensive Back Because Apparently We’re Allergic to Offense Now
The Lions selected Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney with the 157th pick, continuing their defensive focus while adding a high-character player who tallied 21 passes defended and five interceptions over his last two starter seasons.
Lions Steal Second-Round Corner in Fifth Round or Classic Too Good to Be True?
The Lions grabbed projected second-round cornerback Keith Abney II in the fifth round despite already having 15 players in their secondary, potentially landing the biggest steal of the draft.
Holmes Raids Michigan, Steals a Top 100 Pick in Round 5, and Builds the Most Complete Lions Roster in Decades
Track every Lions draft pick live from Allen Park's war room as Brad Holmes builds the most complete roster in decades with Blake Miller, Derrick Moore and more steals.
Lions Front Office Finally Stops Getting Fleeced in Trades and Fans Don’t Know What to Do
The Lions finally show they know how to work the trade market with smart asset management in the Montgomery deal that has fans questioning if this front office is actually competent.
