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NFL breakout candidates for the 2019 season

By Eric Robinson

CARSON, CA - DECEMBER 22: Derwin James #33 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts to a broken pass play during the second half of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at StubHub Center on December 22, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA - DECEMBER 22: Derwin James #33 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts to a broken pass play during the second half of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at StubHub Center on December 22, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 16: Kenny Golladay #19 of the Detroit Lions dives in for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 16: Kenny Golladay #19 of the Detroit Lions dives in for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Detroit Lions WR Kenny Golladay

This selection may be somewhat of a shocker to some simply because Golladay is coming off a breakout season. Golladay’s second season in the league allowed him to step onto the scene to lead the Lions in catches (70), yards (1,063), and touchdown receptions (5).

So why is he on this list? Well, it pretty much boils down to Golladay taking an even further step in his development.

A season with 1,300-1,400 yards and double digit touchdowns is not out of the question for the 6’4 receiver out of Northern Illinois. Golladay opened the season with a bang by posting 114 yards against the Jets.

A key midseason win over the Carolina Panthers saw Golladay go for 113 yards and a score. He also posted a career-high 146 yards on the road against Buffalo late in the season.

Golladay has the potential to produce a Pro Bowl type season on an offense that will look to elevate his role in 2019.

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