Patriots Sign First-Round Pick N'Keal Harry
By Michael Luciano
The New England Patriots ended the first round by adding a humungous receiver with sky-high potential when they selected Arizona State wideout N'Keal Harry with the 32nd overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
The Patriots officially signed Harry on Tuesday to a four-year contract with a signing bonus of $364,252.
Patriots reached agreement with first-round pick N’Keal Harry on a 4-year, $10,098,348 deal that includes a $364,252 signing bonus, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 14, 2019
He was an All-Pac-12 performer under both Todd Graham and Herm Edwards in Tempe. In his final season as a Sun Devil, Harry piled up 1,088 yards and nine touchdowns.
At 6-foot-3 and 225 pounds with a tremendous ability to run after the catch and win 50/50 jump balls, Harry is destined for stardom in Josh McDaniels' offense provided he can improve his speed and get separation more consistently.
Two routes that I hope the #Patriots use N'Keal Harry on are the slant and dig. He could be a great receiver in their slant-flat concepts. Could run their drive and shallow cross concepts too. Very multiple skill-set. #Patriotshttps://t.co/HpcGJASACv@CoachPaintCH pic.twitter.com/941fm64eki
— Samuel Gold (@SamuelRGold) May 8, 2019
The Patriots had to be pinching themselves when 31 picks went by and someone with his physical talent at a position of need was still available. Provided the cliff doesn't come this year for Tom Brady, expect big things for Harry in Foxborough.