Kendrick Law WR Kentucky |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #1 ROLE: Slot Receiver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/27/2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.45 seconds (69%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.1 DOB: 06/13/2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #1 | |
| ROLE: Slot Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 03/27/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| Forty time: 4.45 seconds (69%*) | |
| Age: 23.1 DOB: 06/13/2003 | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
| Overall Rating: | 81.2 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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83% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 99.8 | |
| Hands: |
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87% |
| Short Receiving: |
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78% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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82% |
| Deep Threat: |
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73% |
| Blocking: |
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66% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#190
Position rank:
#31 (WR)
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| College Games: 44 College Snaps: 1184 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
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247 RATING: 95/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Reggie Roberson Jr. - SMU |
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74% |
| Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint - Georgia |
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73% |
| Jordan Watkins - Ole Miss |
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73% |
Drafted: ROUND: 5 - Pick Number: 168 (DET)
Draft Profile: Bio
A consensus four-star recruit and top-100 national prospect out of Warren, Arkansas, Kendrick Law signed with Alabama and saw immediate action as a true freshman in 2022, catching eight passes for 103 yards across 11 games. He spent three seasons in Tuscaloosa but never climbed past a rotational role, totaling just 33 receptions for 343 yards and one touchdown while earning his primary reputation as a kick returner, averaging 23.7 yards on 30 career returns.Law transferred to Kentucky for the 2025 season and found the consistent opportunity that had eluded him. Starting all 12 games, he led the Wildcats in receptions (53) and receiving yards (540), including an 11-catch, 124-yard game against Tennessee Tech and a 71-yard touchdown against Tennessee that marked his first career 100-yard receiving performance. He was named a game captain twice.
Law posted strong testing numbers at the NFL Combine, highlighted by a 42-inch vertical jump that ranked third among all receivers. He was invited to the East-West Shrine Bowl following his senior season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Elite lower-body explosiveness confirmed by combine testing; 42-inch vertical and 10'8" broad jump.
- Thick, compact frame that absorbs contact and stays balanced through the catch.
- Reliable hands with strong grip strength; almost never puts the ball on the ground.
- Dangerous after the catch on short throws, breaks arm tackles and finds creases.
- Good sideline awareness; keeps his feet in bounds on contested receptions near the boundary.
- Extensive special teams background with real kick-return value from his Alabama years.
- Athletic upside suggests his college usage barely scratched what his body can do.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Limited route tree in college; most targets came at or behind the line of scrimmage.
- Tight hips round off his breaks and reduce separation on intermediate and deep routes.
- Lacks burst out of cuts; doesn't accelerate sharply enough to stack corners downfield.
- Slow to track and adjust to deep balls, limiting his reliability on vertical concepts.
- Four career touchdowns across 46 games points to trouble winning contested situations.
Scouting Report: Summary
Law is a catch-and-run receiver whose combine performance added a dimension to his evaluation that the college tape alone does not fully capture. A 42-inch vertical, a 10-foot-8 broad jump, and a 9.60 Relative Athletic Score place him among the most explosive receivers in this class. That kind of lower-body power, paired with his balance through contact and proven ability to generate yards after the catch, gives him a real foundation to develop beyond what Kentucky asked of him. The gap between his testing and his on-field usage is wide enough to make a coaching staff curious.The tape does raise questions, though. His average depth of target at Kentucky sat under four yards, and he ran a narrow route tree built around screens, hitches, and short crossers. Whether that was a product of Kentucky's offense or a reflection of his tight hips limiting downfield work, it means he arrives at the next level without much proof of concept as a route runner. He needs time and a patient position coach to unlock the athleticism that showed up in Indianapolis.
Law fits best as a developmental receiver who can contribute immediately on special teams and as a schemed-touch option in the short passing game. If his route running catches up to his athletic profile, there is a path to meaningful offensive snaps down the line. The physical tools are there, and his willingness to do the dirty work on coverage units adds value while he develops.
Kendrick Law percentiles vs other Wide Receivers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Kendrick Law (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
208.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
38.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
