K.J. Hamler, WR, Penn State
My personal, and largely unpopular, opinion is the biggest need on the Lions offense is the need for speed. There is also a glaring lack of long-term talent at wide receiver, where no WRs are under contract beyond 2020 and two of the top three (Marvin Jones and Danny Amendola) are on the wrong side of 30.
Put those hands together and clap for Hamler, a dynamic speedster who happens to be a Detroit-area native. His speed is instant and it goes beyond straight-line jets. He’s got impressive wiggle and agility while at top speed, able to shake coverage and set up defenders with false steps, quick jabs and head/shoulder fakes.
Hamler’s lack of size (he’s 5-9/176) will keep him in the slot, at least early on. That’s where his ability to get open quickly and his incredible YAC come into play. Those are qualities the Lions do not have in the offense right now.