Four Detroit Lions made ESPN’s prediction of the top 100 players of 2023 — something you probably wouldn’t have seen even just a year ago.
Just over a week out from the season opener, which of course features the Lions, dozens of ESPN NFL analysts teamed up to rate players’ expected performances compared to their peers. Long-term injuries and suspensions, such as Jameson Williams’ six week one, are a factor in the list.
The first Lion to make the list at No. 61 is 23-year-old Amon-Ra St. Brown. ESPN projects this year the wide receiver’s statline will be 95 receptions, 1,047 yards, and six touchdowns, with 64 yards and one rushing touchdown.