​The Detroit Lions have a number of the NFL’s top playmakers, including star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.In ESPN’s annual survey of league executives, coaches and scouts, St. Brown ranks as the No. 5 wide receiver in the NFL. That’s a three-spot climb for St. Brown from last year.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe 6-foot, 202-pound receiver hauled in 117 catches for 1,401 yards and 11 touchdowns last season. St. Brown has registered four straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons and has recorded double-figure touchdown receptions in each of the past three seasons.Only Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase (No. 1), Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson (No. 2), Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (No. 3) and Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua (No. 4) rank above St. Brown.St. Brown activated beast mode several times in 2025, most notably on “Thursday Night Football” in Week 14, when he produced 92 yards on a high ankle sprain despite three days of rest.”Savvy, knack for getting open, plays faster than his timed speed,” an NFL coordinator said. “He’s putting continuous stress on you even when you know he’s not going vertical. He has a unique way of working leverage. Strong as hell, can separate at the point and is shifty, plays as if he’s being disrespected at all times.”St. Brown’s 582 yards after catch in 2025 were third among all receivers. And the Lions wideout is the only player with at least 1,000 receiving yards and 10 touchdown catches in each of the past three seasons. He’s also the only player to record such a streak in Lions franchise history. Only Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson (four) has more overall.Another dimension to St. Brown’s game that stands out is his blocking. As one veteran coach says, St. Brown can help the offense function as if it’s in 12 personnel (two tight ends) despite being in 11 personnel (one tight end) because of how he supports the running game.Any player drawing statistical comparisons to Calvin Johnson is truly on an elite trajectory. St. Brown, 28, is a four-time Pro Bowler (2022-25) and a two-time first-team All-Pro (2023, 2024).St. Brown was ranked ahead of Dallas Cowboys receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, Houston Texans receiver Nico Collins, New England Patriots receiver A.J. Brown and Rams receiver Davante Adams.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFellow Lions receiver Jameson Williams earned honorable mention status.”He can fly and is slippery. His speed opens up intermediate cuts. Getting in and out of breaks is not natural to him, but he’s improved there. He goes across the field, uses all 53 yards. Hands aren’t as consistent.” — NFL coordinatorAlongside St. Brown, Williams comprised the NFL’s only pass-catching duo to both rank inside the top 10 in receiving yardage last season.For more Lions coverage, follow us on X, @TheLionsWire, and give our Facebook page a like. Follow Josh on X, @JoshOnLionsThis article originally appeared on Lions Wire: Detroit Lions’ A