Ever since Hard Knocks, the Detroit Lions have received plenty of national attention, eventually turning into a team many found easy to root for. Mainly the focus surrounded the coaches and high-profile players like Aidan Hutchinson and Amon-Ra St. Brown. But what many didn’t see is that there was another receiver that many might’ve overlooked but is now turning into a reliable weapon for the Lions.
Kalif Raymond might not be the tallest receiver in the pride, but he more than makes up for it in heart and grit, something this team values in their players. As the season progresses, it is very easy to see why the Lions re-signed him to a two-year contract, even though it might’ve come under scrutiny. Outside of St. Brown, Raymond has been a dependable target for Jared Goff, who is always finding a way to move the sticks in the direst situations and always seems to be one step away from popping off a punt return.
