Ja'Kobi Lane scores first NFL touchdown in preseason

The 6-foot-4 receiver was the No. 80 pick in April.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 161 min read

JA'KOBI LANE'S FIRST TOUCHDOWN!!!! Stream on @NFLPlus https://t.co/M9KeOR9vn3 Via @NFL on X

What happened: The rookie carried his standout training-camp run into live preseason action.

Why it matters: Lane is pushing for snaps before the preseason ends. Reaching the end zone strengthens his case for an immediate role.

By the numbers: Lane has a 40-inch vertical and was selected 80th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

What to watch: His target volume and red-zone usage in the remaining preseason games will clarify his early role.

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