New England Patriots: 3 Receivers to Replace Josh Gordon

Arizona State’s N’Keal Harry draws mixed reviews from experts. Harry is a big bodied receiver with sure hands and is a nightmare to bring down in the open field. Listed at 6’4 and and 213 pounds, Harry has been an extremely productive receiver at the college level.

Critics question his speed and worry that Harry will not be able to separate from defenders at the next level. Harry could stand to improve his route running, an area that most young receivers have to dedicate themselves to when making the jump to the pros.

N’Keal Harry makes up for his lack of overall speed with good short area quickness. This fits the mold of the “quicker than fast” wide receivers that New England seems to dig up year after year.

Harry would offer tremendous value to the Patriots offense as a yards-after-catch option, as well as being able to make contested catches in the end zone. N’Keal Harry should be able to line up as an outside receiver in the NFL and could find himself the primary target in New England.

The 2019 NFL draft is deep at wide receiver, but Harry should hear his name called in the first round. New England may have to trade up for N’Keal, but it is possible that Harry is there when the Patriots pick.