New England Patriots 2019 NFL Draft: 3 WR prospects team must draft
Three other names to watch
Bill Belichick doesn’t have the greatest history of drafting wide receivers in the draft. The last receiver that made a different on the field was Georgia Bulldogs alum Malcolm Mitchell, who retired after just two seasons in the NFL.
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With Mitchell being taken in the fourth round, the Patriots are likely to go with one of the players above in Day 2 of the draft, but if they use their first or even one of their second-round picks on a wide receiver, look for it to be one of the players below.
N’Keal Harry, Arizona State – Another big receiver with speed, N’Keal Harry is a possible second-round selection the New England Patriots could consider.
At 6-foot-2, 228 pounds, Harry has drawn comparisons to NFL receiver Allen Robinson. He does have some diva qualities that will be shut down in New England, but his ability to catch the back-shoulder pass will be intriguing to the Patriots.
A.J. Brown, Ole Miss– The Ole Miss standout who played alongside D.K. Metcalf is another late-first round, second-round selection the New England Patriots could take a shot on.
Not as big as Harry or Boykin, A.J. Brown is a strong, fast receiver who would be the ultimate pass control type playmaker Tom Brady and the Patriots would love. With Andy Isabella and Hunter Renfrow as possible later round selections, it would be a surprise if they go with Brown with one of their top picks.
Deebo Samuel, South Carolina – Size obviously isn’t everything to the Patriots. At 5-foot-11, 214 pounds, South Carolina’s Deebo Samuel is a competitive receiver who brings the same type of attitude and fearlessness to the field as Julian Edelman.
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Actually, think a combination of Edelman and Steve Smith with Samuel. With an ability to return kicks and play in different formations displaying his versatility, he also has the makeup of the prototypical New England Patriots receiver.
A shock if the New England Patriots draft him high, but a nice addition if the do.