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Detroit Lions: Top 5 breakout player candidates for 2018

By Sayre Bedinger

NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 15: Jarrad Davis #40 of the Detroit Lions tackles Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 15, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Lions 52-38. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 15: Jarrad Davis #40 of the Detroit Lions tackles Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 15, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Lions 52-38. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 29: Kenny Golladay #19 of the Detroit Lions runs for a touchdown after catching a pass from Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on December 29, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 29: Kenny Golladay #19 of the Detroit Lions runs for a touchdown after catching a pass from Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on December 29, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

3. Kenny Golladay, WR

Golladay was something of a surprise pick for the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Coming out of Northern Illinois, there was not much fanfare surrounding the NFL Draft stock of Golladay, but he proved to be quite the weapon in his rookie season.

He was only targeted 48 times throughout the season, but he was an effective big-play threat with 28 receptions for 477 yards and three touchdowns.

Averaging 17 yards per reception, Golladay proved his ability to adjust to the football deep downfield was a major weapon for the Lions, who have a very underrated stable of receivers. If the Lions can find a way to double his targets this season, he is going to have a massive year.

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