Report Predicts Amon-Ra St. Brown Will Be More Productive Than Devonta Smith in 2021

The NFL rookie is poised for a big season.

Author:
Claudette Montana Pattison
Publish date:
Jun 27, 2021 1:47 PM EDT

Former USC Trojan Amon-Ra St. Brown is poised for a breakout year with the Detroit Lions.

After a solid mini camp debut, St. Brown earned high praise from Lions' personnel, specifically when it came to his versatility and toughness.

“I know you guys are getting tired of hearing this, but we’re only three days into it. But look -- good. Man, he’s all business," said Dan Campbell of St. Brown during rookie OTA's. "For a rookie, he’s all business, and you can tell he’s very focused. He’s very detail oriented for a rookie."

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But Campbell isn't the only one who seems to be excited about the former Trojan. CBS Sports writer Chris Trapasso recently released his list, projecting which rookie wide receivers will be the most productive in 2021.

St. Brown graced the list at No. 3, behind Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals and Elijah Moore of the New York Jets.

"There were plenty of receivers in the 2021 class more explosive than St. Brown. Not many ran more routes -- and ran them better -- than the USC product," Chris Trapasso writes. "And while he had moments of clear discomfort with his hands, St. Brown also hauled in a variety of wayward tosses from 2022 draft prospect Kedon Slovis on his way to nearly 500 yards and seven touchdowns in six games during the Trojans shortened season. He went over 1,000 yards in 2019."