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Can Patriots find their Amon-Ra St. Brown in Michigan WR prospect? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots need reinforcements at several offensive positions, and the current belief is that they’ll address quarterback first with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Could wide receiver be next on their list?
The Patriots have a pair of selections on Day 2 — the second pick in the second round (No. 34 overall) and the fourth pick in the third round (No. 68 overall) — and a quality pass-catcher could be available at either position. The 2024 class is loaded with talented wideouts, as NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah has 11 receivers on his “Big Board” of the top 50 overall prospects.
Which receiver could be a good fit in New England? Patriots.com’s Evan Lazar has spent his week at 2024 Senior Bowl practices in Mobile, Ala., and one player in particular has stood out: Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson.
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“(Wilson has) been one of the best players on the field both days for either team,” Lazar told our Phil Perry on the latest Next Pats Podcast. “Just a smooth route runner, incredibly shifty, crafty with his routes, and he made a one-handed catch at the end of practice today that had the entire place going crazy.”
Lazar then gave Wilson an NFL comparison that should catch the attention of Patriots fans.
“He’s got ball skills, good body control, route running,” Lazar said of Wilson. “The comp that I keep going back to with him is (Detroit Lions wide receiver) Amon-Ra St. Brown. Just a really smooth player in and out of his breaks, efficient route work, really good at the top of the route, understands how to set up leverage in his stem.
“I’m really high on Roman Wilson. I was before coming here, and this week has done nothing but stamp that for me. I think he’s a really a good bet on Day 2 probably of the draft.”
St. Brown…
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Publish date : 2024-02-01 16:09:18
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