Updated August 15, 2026
Tom Kennedy (born July 29, 1996) is the wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, wearing No. 85. He played college football at Bryant. He has been with the Detroit Lions since 2021. Roster membership as of August 14, 2026.
Player information
- Position: wide receiver (WR)
- Number: 85
- Born: July 29, 1996
- Height: 5 ft 10 in
- Weight: 194 lb
- College: Bryant
- Roster as of: August 14, 2026
Professional career
Detroit Lions (2021–2025)
Tom Kennedy played 6 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2021, catching 6 passes for 54 yards and 0 touchdowns on 10 targets.
Tom Kennedy played 5 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2022, catching 8 passes for 141 yards and 0 touchdowns on 15 targets.
Tom Kennedy played 3 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2024, catching 0 passes for 0 yards and 0 touchdowns on 1 targets.
Tom Kennedy played 6 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2025, catching 4 passes for 36 yards and 0 touchdowns on 4 targets.
NFL statistics
Regular season
| Year | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Detroit Lions | 6 | 10 | 6 | 54 | 0 |
| 2022 | Detroit Lions | 5 | 15 | 8 | 141 | 0 |
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Detroit Lions | 6 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 0 |
| Career | 20 | 30 | 18 | 231 | 0 |
Contract
DLP IQ lists a 1-year deal signed in 2026 with a total value of $1.24 million, $1.24 million per year, and $0.02 million guaranteed. Those figures are DLP IQ terms, not a live cap number.
Sources
Every counting number on this page is from DLP IQ. Derived rates use official NFL formulas on those counts. High-school, family, and award lists are omitted until DLP IQ has them. This page does not invent yards.
