These 14 receivers in order, are the best fits for new england, based on team needs. They are also The players who will be available come the 23rd pick of the draft. The Patriots have more pressing needs but with the lack of separation, lack of a true deep threat, and help needed on special teams, this is still a much needed position in the draft. Every pass catcher in the draft needs development and these guys are no exception.
KJ Hamler.
Penn St
5'9" 176 LBS
The Patriots need one good receiver. I'm not talking Randy Moss, Old man Amendola who resigned with Detroit, and poor Green is getting tagged by Cincinnati. The Pats need a guy who can stretch the field or go across the middle. Hamler is a speedy receiver who can create space for the underneath guys. He's also quick and can excel on drag routes from the slot or run seams up the middle. He's got game speed, gets and keeps separations and gets yards after the catch. Teams may want to use him on reverses, as he is good at causing missed tackles. He's a little on the lighter side but the bonus with Hamler is he can also not only return kicks and punts but be a gunner as well. Projected as a day two pick.
In two seasons caught 98 passes for 1698 yards, averaging 16.9 yards and 13 Touchdowns. 17 Carries 81 yards and 1 touchdown. Averaged 23.5 yards on 44 kick returns and averaged 6 yards on 37 punts.
https://youtu.be/T3S-Tc3eaBw
Denzel Mims
Baylor
6'3" 215 LBS
Mims can fill the role of X or Z receiver. Good with contested catches with great leaping ability and a huge catch radius. He's a homerun target, and a redzone threat. His blocking could be better, and Mims needs to work a little on his route tree. A developmental player, with a high upside for a team willing to invest the time. Projected as a day 2 pick, Mims could fall to late in the third.
In four seasons caught 186 passes for 2925 yard, averaging 15.7 yards and 28 touchdowns.
https://youtu.be/VWpRTQqUTj8
Quartney Davis
Texas A&M
6'1" 199LBS
A true receiver, he proved there's no spot he can't play. He's explosively quick and has good speed. Not afraid to block or run through traffic across the middle. Will come back when he is covered or the quarterback is in trouble. Has a good stop and start ability. There is room for development but the only real issue is he had leg issues. Experts project him to go in the later rounds..
In two seasons caught 99 passes for 1201 yards, averaging 12.1 yards and 11 touchdowns. He had 8 carries for 45 yards.
https://youtu.be/hLZQa16wRX4
KJ Hill
Thee (I wish we were Hawaii) Ohio St. Buckeyes
6'0" 192"
A quick slot receiver who needs to add to his route tree. Seems to have good awareness with his routes and his development may have been hindered by the changes at quarterback. He will catch in traffic, and can get seperation. Not a guy teams want to leave alone in space. Another bonus is he can play special teams as a returner. There are some areas that need improvement, which is why he is Projected a day 3 pick.
In four seasons he caught 201 passes for 2332 yards, averaging 11.6 yards per carry and 20 touchdowns. He averaged 5.6 yards on punt returns and 20 yards on 8 kickoffs.
https://youtu.be/h16SsSYYrJQ
Joe Reed
Virginia
6'1" 225 LBS
Reed could be used like former Patriot Patterson. He can play the slot or outside and has dangerous speed. Has homerun talent. Takes what the defense gives him and isn't afraid to catch in traffic. He was in the backfield on occasion in college. A nasty kick returner and coverage specialist. A low risk high reward day 3 pick if the Patriots are willing to develop him. Reed is projected as an undrafted free agent, and has to be on the current superbowl champions radar.
In four years*, he caught 129 passes for 1465 yards, averaging 11.4 yards per catch an 16 touchdowns. 34 carries for 172 yards and 1 Touchdown. 7 tackles, 28.7 yard average and 5 touchdowns on 106 kickoffs (*Technically 3 years)
https://youtu.be/cozSt1PCIpM
Tyrie Cleveland
Florida
6'3" 205LBS
A gunner with some kick returning experience. An X receiver who is more dangerous in short underneath routes. He would do well to learn a bigger route tree, and so he can fill that Chris Hogan flanker role. Not afraid to run block. If he gets the ball in space he's gone. Is a redzone target. With Matthew Slater getting close to retirement, it makes sense to find his replacement before he's out the door. Projected as a late round or undrafted free agent.
In four years caught 79 passes for 1271 yards, Averaging 16.1 yards and 8 touchdowns. 8 tackles, averaging 24.2 yards on 10 kickoffs.
https://youtu.be/AT57MEnhLCs
Omar Bayless
Arkansas State
6'3" 210LBS
Another X receiver who can come down with the ball and can play in the slot. Should continue to be a redzone threat in the NFL, which is something the Patriots need. Vertical, athletic, and has shown he can beat man coverage. Something the 2019 pats receiving core struggled with. Projected as a late round pick.
In four years caught 176 passes for 2764 yards, averaging 15.7 yards and 26 touchdowns.
https://youtu.be/APtPJSWlEKg
Devin Duvernay
Texas
5'11" 210
A deep threat with a large catch radius, who will sacrifice his body to block or to catch in traffic. Plays bigger than his 5'11" frame. Former high school track star makes him dangerous after the catch. A slot with X receiver speed. Does well with sideline catches and will pick apart zone coverage. Was a top 5 in both catches and yards in 2019. His play makes me think he could switch to corner, or be a double agent like former superbowl hero Troy Brown. A day 3 pick who can return kickoffs and needs to work on his route tree. Had enough upside for someone to pull the trigger, Will that be the Patriots?
In four years 176 catches for 2468 yards, averaging 14 yards and 16 touchdowns. 3.1 yard average and 1 touchdown on 11 carries. 9 tackles and 1 pass defended. 21.2 averaging on 26 kickoffs.
https://youtu.be/NEkOtV1AHMc
Gabriel Davis
UFC
6'3" 212
Red zone threat with a good double move to beat defenders. Fast enough to play the Chris Hogan flanker role, With ball skills to play the X. Had a productive 2019 season. Sideline threat on both short and deep throws. A good blocker. Who's wins contested catches, and it's hard to over throw him at 6'3" with his snake like arms. Projected as a mid to late round pick.
In three years had 152 catches for 2447 yards, averaging 16.1 yards with 23 touchdowns.
https://youtu.be/5IK-uiDBEyI
Isaiah Wright
Temple
6'2" 220LBS
Compared to Mohammed Sanu, Another receiver who can do it all. He can line up in the backfield, at the X, in the slot, on the flank, under center, or as a return man. He has speed and quickness which is why Temple liked him on screens and shuttles. A video game character, who fell on his neck jumping over the wrong defender. Still needs some development but has potential grow into a NFL number 1 or 2, maybe even a solid third down back if teams want to convert him. Projected as a day 3 pick.
In four years caught 134 passes for 1552 yards, averaging 11.6 yards with 12 touchdowns. Had 552 yards and 3 touchdowns on 91 carries. He also completed 2 of 5 passes for 40 yards.
https://youtu.be/Dx4i2nV-IXs
Darnell Mooney
Tulane
5'11" 175LBS
He could use to add 20 pounds but He's quick with good speed. He's your Ideal number 3 and back up slot receiver, who can line up in or outside. Will beat teams underneath with yards after the catch. Will turn quick slants into homerun plays. Has a decent vertical and can track down balls with ease. He can also return kicks and punts which will help him earn a roster spot, although he didn't do it much. A projected late round or undrafted free agent.
In four years, caught 154 passes for 2572 yards, averaging 16.7 yards and 19 touchdowns. Had 5 carries for 28 yards.
https://youtu.be/hCJzh7Aa2JM
Marquez Callaway
Tennessee
6'2" 205LBS
Fast receiver with a large catch radius, comes away with 50/50 balls. He has the ability to go up and get the jump ball. Has natural hands, decent ball skills, and his size will force pass interference calls against opponents. He will need to develop his route tree but his speed and return ability make him a depth piece. Projected as a late round pick. Could fall into the lap of Belichick, just like Meyers did.
In four years*, caught 92 passes for 1646 yards, averaging 17.9 yards and 13 touchdowns. Averaged 13.6 on 40 punts, and 10.8 on 8 kickoffs. (Technically 3 years)
https://youtu.be/ier-xc4oD3k
Kendrick Rodgers
Texas A&M
6'4" 205LBS
Good Hands, decent vertical and a large catch radius. His speed is decent enough that he should stretch the field. Will win the 50/50 balls and is a redzone target. Will beat zone coverage due to his size and ball skills. He could use some development and Although he can play the outside, would make a hell of a Z receiver. Projected as an undrafted free agent, but will be a steal in the later rounds.
In three years caught 68 for 786 yards, averaging 11.6 yards with 7 touchdowns.
https://youtu.be/0nMFJbOM4Ng
Van Jefferson
Florida
6'2" 197LBS
Can play any of the receiver positions but will excell in the Z or the slot. Is a good redzone target and will win the 50/50 Ball. He is quick but not fast. Will get separation underneath, and cause coverage penalties down field. He's a decent blocker, and he can return punts. The Patriots needed depth in 2019 and he could step in and be that number 4 or 5 in year 1. Like many of this list, he is a special teamer, who still needs some development and is projected a day 3 pick.
In four years caught 175 passes for 2159 yards, averaging 12.3 yards with 16 touchdowns. Had 6 carries for 47 yards. 4 tackles with 1 pass defended. Had a 4 yard average on 7 punt returns.
https://youtu.be/hODC06BeKKg
Ask any Patriots fan and they'll tell you tight end is a priority but they'll also tell you the team needs help at receiver. The Patriots cannot afford to sit around and not try to make moves at the position. Getting receivers who can also contribute on special teams is a must as the team cannot afford to continue to sign players who are strictly special teams. These players must have caught the league's attention as Isaiah Wright from Temple was the only one not to have a combine invite.
Ask any Patriots fan and they'll tell you tight end is a priority but they'll also tell you the team needs help at receiver. The Patriots cannot afford to sit around and not try to make moves at the position. Getting receivers who can also contribute on special teams is a must as the team cannot afford to continue to sign players who are strictly special teams. These players must have caught the league's attention as Isaiah Wright from Temple was the only one not to have a combine invite.
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