Amon-Ra St. Brown has been named the biggest steal of the 2021 NFL Draft by Bleacher Report’s David Kenyon, who selected one player from each of the past 10 years who performed the best but was picked no earlier than the fourth round of their draft. Kenyon considered production statistics, team impact, and player-individual awards when choosing an athlete.
St. Brown, a 23-year-old wide receiver, was taken in the fourth round at 112th overall by the Detroit Lions. He stood out as the team's only reliable receiver in 2021, gathering 973 yards from scrimmage and totaling six touchdowns on a bad Lions team. In 2020, the USC product pulled in 106 passes for 1,161 yards and six more scores.
Kenyon also noted St. Brown's impact on the Lions' rise to respectability and near-playoff bid in 2022, stating that his impact was inarguable. This is a significant achievement for Brad Holmes, the Lions' general manager, in his first draft.
Amon-Ra St. Brown has been recognized as the biggest steal of the 2021 NFL Draft due to his excellent statistics and significant impact on the Lions' performance. His success is a testament to Brad Holmes' ability to find talent in later rounds of the draft.
