Is Kenny Golladay the Detroit Lions next Megatron?
In the wake of another bad year for the Detroit Lions, there are some bright spots. This 6-foot-4 deep threat wide receiver on the edge is one of them.
Despite a 27-17 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Detroit Lions wide receiver, Kenny Golladay, still managed to shine. He had six receptions for 66 yards and one trip to the endzone in the Lions’ eighth straight loss.
It’s hard to believe that Golladay got snubbed from the Pro Bowl this season. He’s recorded 62 receptions for 1,118 yards and 11 touchdowns in 15 games, having almost the same yardage as last season on eight less catches.
When you compare his stats to Pro Bowl Tampa Bay wide receiver, Mike Evans, they’re pretty similar for the most part. He’s caught 67 passes for 1,157 yards and eight touchdowns. There’s definitely a foundation there to build a case for Golladay getting a bid.
Golladay is 6-foot-4 and 214 pounds, putting him one inch shorter than former Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (or Megatron as he’s known as). However, Johnson has Golladay beat when it comes to weight, being about 20 pounds heavier than him.
After being drafted in 2017, a third rounder out of Northern Illinois, Golladay has only improved his numbers. As a rookie, he recorded 28 receptions for 477 yards and three scores. Golladay has more than doubled his production since, averaging 66 catches, 1,091 receiving yards, and eight touchdowns over the past two years.
Golladay has also made extraordinary catches similar to Megatron. Because of this, he’s been given the nickname, Babytron, inferring that he may be the second coming of Johnson.
While it’s still early in Golladay’s career, the comparison isn’t far fetched at all. The way he plays the game of football is similar to that of Megatron. The way he gallops across the field is the same, as well as the way he goes up for 50-50 balls.
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With Detroit Lions wide receiver, Marvin Jones Jr., being on IR for the rest of the season, Kenny Golladay is the number one target. This is a prime opportunity for him to take over, and show why he is, and will be the man in Detroit for years to come. Maybe even Megatron 2.0.