N'Keal Harry was viewed as one of the most talented wide receivers heading into the 2019 NFL draft, but very few people thought that he would be picked ahead of A.J. Brown and D.K. Metcalf. In fact, Harry was the second wide receiver taken in the draft behind just Marquise “Hollywood” Brown. Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots selected him with the No. 32 overall pick.
Standing in at 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, Harry has elite size and he has the athleticism and speed to go along with it. He will be a lethal weapon for Tom Brady to utilize.
Last season at Arizona State, Harry ended up catching 73 passes for 1,088 yards and nine touchdowns. He averaged 14.9 yards per reception as well. Those numbers show why the Patriots took him so high in the draft.
It has been a long time since Brady has had a weapon with the size and ability that Harry possesses. He will join a wide receiver group that includes Demaryius Thomas, Julian Edelman, and Phillip Dorsett. Harry could very well end up being the No. 2 or No. 3 wide receiver for the Patriots right off the bat.
All of that being said, let's dive in and take a look at three bold predictions for the Patriots' rookie in his first season in the NFL.
3. Harry Will Catch at Least 55 Passes
There is no question that Harry will be able to step up and become a weapon for New England in his first year. Recording 55 receptions is something that he should be able to do, assuming he is able to stay healthy and comes in and plays to his potential.
Having a quarterback like Brady throwing the football will help the rookie wide out. Very few rookie receivers are able to come into the NFL and play with an all-time great. There is a good chance that he could eclipse this number, but 55 receptions would be a very successful rookie season for Harry.
2. In His First Season, He Will Catch 10 Touchdown Passes
Next up, the Patriots are going to have a lot of fun utilizing Harry's size in the red zone. Rob Gronkowski is no longer on the roster, which will make Brady look elsewhere in the end zone. Harry will be more than capable of stepping up and making plays when called upon.
Rookie receivers rarely put up 10 touchdown receptions in their first season. Harry will hit that number and may even come away with a couple more when everything is said and done.
1. Harry Will Win the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award
Finally, the Patriots are going to see the No. 32 overall pick come through with a big enough season to win the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. There are quite a few rookies who will compete for this award, but Harry is being put into a perfect situation.
The combination of his skill-set and Brady throwing him the ball will be too much for the field to overcome. Harry will end up winning the prestigious award and will start his NFL career off with a bang.
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