New England Patriots: 4 wide receivers worth targeting in NFL Draft

K.J. Osborn

K.J. Osborn is a versatile receiver coming out of the University of Miami who can line up and fit well in any NFL formation.

Osborn is 5’11”, 203 lbs, and can make an immediate impact to any team’s receiving group. After a solid combine, Osborn is projected to be selected within the fourth and sixth rounds of the draft this year.

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Osborn has proved to be one of the strongest receivers in this year’s class. He finished his college career with 146 receptions while averaging 14 yards per catch for 2,037 yards and 17 touchdowns in 46 games. It’s worth mentioning that K.J. Osborn started his college career as a red-shirt freshman playing for Buffalo before transferring to Miami for his senior season.

While at Miami last year, Osborn showcased himself to be a “wild card” type of receiver. He is a receiver that is not afraid of contact and will go up over a defender to make a catch. Osborn’s physical attributes make him interchangeable from lining up on or off the line. K.J. Osborn has also been effective as a returner, making him even more of a weapon in the NFL.