Editor’s note: Taken in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft, Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown exceeded outside expectations in Year 1, breaking franchise records for most receiving yards and most receptions in a season by a rookie, while ending the year with eight or more catches in six consecutive games, which also surpassed Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson for the team record. St. Brown spoke in depth with ESPN Lions reporter Eric Woodyard about his first NFL season.
Some quotes were edited for clarity and brevity.
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