2020 NFL Draft: Patriots 7-round mock following playoff exit
By Randy Gurzi
WR. Denzel Mims. player. Pick Analysis. Baylor. 6. 860. Scouting Report
After sitting out the fifth round, the Patriots are back on the clock with the first of their two sixth-round selections. They continue to add to the offense here, landing an explosive playmaker in Denzel Mims from Baylor. A 6-foot-3, 215-pound receiver with a giant catch radius, Mims has twice hit the 1,000-yard mark for the Bears, including this season when he had 1,020 yards and a career-high 12 touchdowns.
In addition to his long arms, he has excellent speed. Averaging nearly 16-yards per catch in his career, Mims can get deep on teams and make them pay. However, he has a lot of questions when it comes to his route-running and ability to play through contact.
Add to that the fact that Baylor receivers usually don’t translate to the NFL and Mims ends up sliding quite a bit in this mock. But the Patriots are more than willing to give him a shot to catch on.
LB. 889. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Justin Strnad. 6. player. Wake Forest
Another solid pick here as New England uses their second selection in this round on Wake Forst linebacker Justin Strnad. A hard-hitting linebacker, Strnad can get in trouble when going for the big hits.
However, he has a good nose for the ball and another player known for his relentless motor. He won’t get the attention he deserves and has ‘steal’ written all over him.