The New England Patriots know there is a boatload of production to replace with Rob Gronkowski riding off into the sunset. N'Keal Harry will be one of the few players who will help New England replace that production.
Bill Belichick was quick to say that Harry has been progressing well during training camp. Getting him on the same page as Tom Brady is the main focus for the Patriots.
“N'Keal is a big kid that runs well. He has a good catch radius; is a very strong, physical receiver. He has a long way to go like all rookies do, and a lot to learn, but he's gotten better every day, and been dependable, durable, tough. He's making good progress.”
As Belichick alluded to, the best attribute for Harry so far has been his durability and dependability. After all, the Patriots are thin at the receiver position with Julian Edelman and Demaryius Thomas recovering from injuries while Josh Gordon remains suspended.
During the draft process, the Patriots thought highly of Harry. Enough so, that they used their 32nd overall pick on him in this year's draft.
At 6-foot-2, 228 pounds, Harry has the potential to be a mainstay in the Patriots offense for years to come. In his last two seasons at Arizona State, Harry had two straight seasons with 70 receptions, 1,000 yards, and eight touchdowns.
That's the level of production that New England is hoping to get from their rookie receiver.
He may not manage to post those numbers but Belichick realizes the potential that Harry has in the offense moving forward.
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