Harry addresses a major need for the Patriots, who lost Rob Gronkowski (retirement) and Chris Hogan (free agency) in the offseason. With WR Josh Gordon suspended indefinitely, Harry has the opportunity to make an immediate impact in his rookie season in New England.
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| The Patriots selected ASU's N'Keal Harry with their first pick of the 2019 NFL Draft. (Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) |
In three years with the Sun Devils, Harry, a two-time All-Pac-12 selection, logged 2,889
receiving yards and 22 touchdowns. He averaged 13.6 yards per reception and
caught 85% of his targets. Harry recorded an impressive 7.1 yards-after-catch (YAC) this
past season.
#ArizonaState WR N'Keal Harry is a unique player. He's built like a downfield threat as a jump ball guy but he might be the best YAC receiver in the class. He's impossible to bring down because of his frame/strength and his moves and vision in the open field are superb. pic.twitter.com/0TIs8gYPj4— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) February 9, 2019
A versatile player, Harry can line up as an outside
receiver and in the slot. He is an elite route runner who has great hands.
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) April 26, 2019
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will love throwing to Harry. According
to Pro Football Focus, Harry had the third-most contested catches in the NCAAF over the past two seasons and ranked first with a 57.5 contested
catch percentage.
Harry is the first wide receiver taken in the first round in
the Bill Belichick era. The last time the Patriots picked a wideout in the first round was 1996, when they drafted Terry Glenn with the 7th overall pick. Harry was one of just two receivers selected in the
opening round of the 2019 NFL Draft, as the Baltimore Ravens nabbed Oklahoma WR
Marquise Brown with the 25th overall pick.
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