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Detroit Lions WR Kenny Golladay named to his first Pro Bowl

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Detroit Lions wide receiver has been named to his first Pro Bowl, the team announced on Tuesday.

Golladay led the NFL with 11 receiving touchdowns, and joins Roy Williams and Gail Cogdill as the only Lions wide receivers to make the Pro Bowl within their first three seasons.

On top of leading the league in receiving touchdowns, Golladay had the most receptions of 25 yards or more in the league with 17, had the most fourth quarter receiving touchdowns with five, and was third in the NFL in receiving average with 18.3 yards.

Golladay will be joined by Darius Slay as the players representing Detroit.

The game takes place at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Jan. 26.