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Detroit Lions: Top 10 Receivers in Franchise History

By Colton Wesley

CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 03: Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions receieves a 36yd pass against to score a touchdown in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on January 3, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 03: Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions receieves a 36yd pass against to score a touchdown in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on January 3, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images) /
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50. . Wide Receiver. 2004-2008. Roy Williams. 8. player

Roy Williams was drafted in the first round in 2004 and immediately stepped in as a starter. Williams was the most successful of the bevy of wide receivers drafted by Matt Millen before Calvin Johnson and had some success in Detroit.

He spent four full seasons with the Lions, picking up 3,884 receiving yards and 30 touchdowns and being named to the 2006 Pro Bowl.

His career in Detroit ended abruptly, as he was traded for a first-round pick to the Dallas Cowboys as the Lions were floundering to an 0-16 record in 2008. His career ended with the Chicago Bears in 2011 after two and a half lackluster seasons in Dallas.

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