NFL 2019 drafts: Experts note selection of WR N'Keal Harry Patriots

We will collect reactions from all over the league regarding the choice of Arizona State WR N'Keal Harry by the New England Patriots. This article will be updated as more reactions are shared.

Just_JoRo from MileHighReport

Just like Oliver to the Bills, that night, some of those dreams must have died. Darn the AFC East. In reality, Harry enters one of the ideal situations for his skills. Josh McDaniels will help him avoid traffic jams and put him in favorable situations to make the most of his amazing YAC talent. Tom Brady will issue passes that allow him to Moss people.

Quality: A +

Singer Danny Kelly

Harry is a large physical receiver that dominates at the capture point and is dynamic after capture. The former Sun Devil is not very explosive or shaken in the short zone, but he understands the leverage and uses his big frame and strong hands to beat the smaller defensemen and win the disputed passes. Paired with a quarterback like Tom Brady, who throws with precision and anticipation, Harry will not need to separate at the beginning of his course. He simply needs to create a late space to climb and roll in the pass. Harry probably could not have found a better landing point. New England desperately needs smugglers and Harry is a safe bet here.

Quality: A

Chad Reuter from NFL.com

When Rob Gronkowski had to move out into the playoffs last season, it was clear that New England needed a big, reliable receiver to take it to the ground. Harry should respond very well to this need.

Quality: A

Andy Benoit of MMQB

Harry has often played inside the Arizona State, but he does not fit at all with the profile of a Patriots slot receiver and will almost certainly spend most of his shots at the same time. outside. It is a big target that can win on 50/50 balloons, be it behind the scenes or especially on difficult routes. His most likely role will be that of a receiver X. Josh Gordon, suspended, is worth noting. By choosing Harry, the Patriots not only avoid relying on Gordon (all that the former Brown provides would be a bonus), but they also meet a glaring need.

Quality: A-

Mike Tanier from Bleacher Report

NFL comparison: Allen Robinson

Harry is a good road racer and a nasty blocker who works well in the middle of the field, picks up the ball in the tightest places, bypasses his defenseman for contested shots and finds ways to earn yards after contact. He could become Anquan Boldin if he finds the speed and speed that match his technique and tenacity in the NFL.

It's been a long time since the Patriots did not pick a wide receiver at the start of the repechage, probably because the wide receiver selection at the start of the draft (Chad Jackson, Aaron Dobson) was the only thing the franchise was really good at. But the Patriots usually blew for quick guys who did not really fit their system.

Harry is not that kind of receiver. He will swallow his catch as a receivership under possession which adds a red zone dimension due to his contested catching capacity. This is precisely the type of receiver that Tom Brady turns into a star.

Quality: A-

Dan Kadar from SB Nation

The Patriots had a ton of good options at number 32. And of course, they did it. These are the patriots and things are not right. New England had the choice of wide receivers like Harry, D.K. Metcalf or Hakeem Butler. A half corner like Byron Murphy, of Washington, would have been good. Harry gives the Patriots a physical presence at the wide receiver that will reduce the difficult passes.

Quality: B

CBS Sports loan

I watched each of his matches and I feel it's painful to give this a "C +", but I just think there were better options. If we look at the Patriots, it's because they do not play fast outside, they have to go faster. Maybe they expect Josh Gordon to come back at some point, but for me I would have taken Parris Campbell or one of those guys, a faster, sportier receiver. I do not like this choice.

Quality: C +

Stephen Ruiz of victory

The Patriots have not had much success in the selection of receivers, and I'm not sure that will change with this choice. Let's start with the good: N'Keal Harry is an absolute monster at the point of catch and he can move things with the ball in his hands. Now the bad: he can not open, so Tom Brady will have to trust him to get Harry a ton of targets. There were better players on the board.

Quality: C-

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Professional football analysis

With the retirement of Rob Gronkowski and the uncertainty surrounding Josh Gordon, the Patriots had to become stronger at the catcher position – and that's what they did here. A threat from the slot machine, the addition of Harry will give Tom Brady an extra weapon in the passing game as the team seeks a seventh Super Bowl title.

Harry's overall score of 83.7 was good 12th among receivers in the class.

He also had the ninth highest score among passers-by.

He averaged 3.07 yards per course from the niche – the seventh best mark in the class.

He captured 17 disputed catches during the year, tied with the second-ranked among the players at the position.

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