NFL Draft: Top 5 steals from the talented class of 2021

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 22: Kicker Evan McPherson #2 of the Cincinnati Bengals lines up his game winning kick against the Tennessee Titans giving them a 19-16 win in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Nissan Stadium on January 22, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 22: Kicker Evan McPherson #2 of the Cincinnati Bengals lines up his game winning kick against the Tennessee Titans giving them a 19-16 win in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Nissan Stadium on January 22, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 05: Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 of the Detroit Lions catches the ball for a touchdown as the clock expires to defeat the Minnesota Vikings 29-27 at Ford Field on December 05, 2021, in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

No.3: Amon-Ra St.Brown, Wide Receiver, Detroit Lions (RD: 4 PICK: 112)

How can we leave off the player that helped Dan Campbell get his first win as a head coach in the NFL? His stats helped his case, we might add. 90 receptions for over 900 yards and five touchdowns is pretty good for a fourth-round pick, and Amon-Ra St. Brown may have given their Motor City a new shiny toy with high upside.

Taken out of USC, St.Brown arrived in Detroit with name recognition and a hard work ethic. All of what it takes to succeed in this league.

Though the Lions will be picking 2nd in April, St. Brown was a primary target for defenders to focus their attention on throughout his tenure. Improving from this season will go a long way towards Detroit taking the next step in a crowded division.

The Lions have a long road to climb, but they can take solace knowing that not only did they have Penei Sewell to help restart their growth, but having a weapon like St. Brown will be vital to whoever takes the snaps next season.

It could be Jared Goff, or it could be someone else. Time will tell.

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