Golden Tate is one of the best slot receivers and runners after the catch in the NFL. He sees someone much like himself in new Lions teammate Brandon Powell. The undrafted rookie from Florida made the Lions final roster, something which Tate appreciates.

“I don’t know what’s going on upstairs, what the plans are, but I’ll tell you what, I’m going to teach him every lick of knowledge that I can teach him,” Tate said after Wednesday’s practice session in Allen Park.

The veteran, who will be a free agent following the 2018 season, definitely sees a lot of similarities between himself and the undrafted rookie protege,

“I think the best thing about him, once he gets the ball in his hand, he’s kind of a like a running back,” Tate said. “He could be the YAC (yards after catch) king some day.”

Tate tends to adopt a young receiver as his pet project every year. In previous seasons, Tate has fawned over Jace Billingsley and Patrick Edwards. Here’s hoping this one turns out with a better fate.