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Which 1st-round pick has the best chance to win Offensive Rookie of the Year?

By Nicholas McGee

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Kyler Murray Oklahoma reacts after he was picked #1 overall by the Arizona Cardinals during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Kyler Murray Oklahoma reacts after he was picked #1 overall by the Arizona Cardinals during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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TEMPE, AZ – NOVEMBER 10: Wide receiver N’Keal Harry #1 of the Arizona State Sun Devils carries in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Sun Devil Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. The Arizona State Sun Devils won 31-28. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
TEMPE, AZ – NOVEMBER 10: Wide receiver N’Keal Harry #1 of the Arizona State Sun Devils carries in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Sun Devil Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. The Arizona State Sun Devils won 31-28. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /

N’Keal Harry/WR/Patriots

The Patriots have not had a great deal of success drafting wide receivers over the years, but Harry should have the chance to vindicate New England for betting on him straight away in his first season.

New England’s receiving depth chart is a sea of mediocrity beyond Julian Edelman, meaning significant snaps may immediately be on the cards for Harry, who could help fill the void left by retired tight end Rob Gronkowski with his ability to play the big slot role as well as on the outside.

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There are few better paths to individual recognition than being one of Tom Brady’s favorite targets, which is exactly what the versatile Harry – whose duplicity was surely part of his appeal to Bill Belichick – has the opportunity to become should he impress as a rookie.

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