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2016 NFL Draft: 6 wide receivers Patriots should consider

By Connor Fulton

Sep 19, 2015; Norman, OK, USA; Tulsa Golden Hurricane wide receiver Keyarris Garrett (1) is pursued by Oklahoma Sooners safety Steven Parker (10) during the second quarter at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; Norman, OK, USA; Tulsa Golden Hurricane wide receiver Keyarris Garrett (1) is pursued by Oklahoma Sooners safety Steven Parker (10) during the second quarter at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 19, 2015; Norman, OK, USA; Tulsa Golden Hurricane wide receiver Keyarris Garrett (1) is pursued by Oklahoma Sooners safety Steven Parker (10) during the second quarter at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

As the 2016 NFL Draft approaches, let’s take a look at six wide receivers who the New England Patriots should mull over:

[Editor’s note: Information in this article came by way of CBSSports.com scouting reports.]

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As is often the case with these lanky receivers, Garrett needs some time to reach top speed. But in the Patriots’ offensive scheme, there are no shortage of pass catchers who can cut on a dime (Julian Edelman, Danny Amenola, Dion Lewis and James White come to mind).

MUST READ: 2016 NFL Draft: 6 RBs Pats should mull over

With that in mind, view Garrett as an Aaron Dobson replacement. At 6-foot-3, Dobson is the tallest wide receiver on the Patriots’ roster, but he hasn’t panned out as the Patriots had hoped when they drafted him in the second round back in 2013. Substantially taller than Dobson, Garrett could be drafted in the middle rounds to replace the Marshall product.

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Keyarris Garrett

6-foot-4, 220 pounds, Tulsa

Projected round: 3-4

A Randy Moss lookalike with his 6-foot-4 stature, long arms and longer strides, Garrett is one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Not surprisingly, Garrett utilizes his height and bulk to gain an advantage on just about every cornerback he faces. When the ball is thrown his way, Garrett torques and controls his body with ease. See for yourself:

As is often the case with these lanky receivers, Garrett needs some time to reach top speed. But in the Patriots’ offensive scheme, there are no shortage of pass catchers who can cut on a dime (Julian Edelman, Danny Amenola, Dion Lewis and James White come to mind).

MUST READ: 2016 NFL Draft: 6 RBs Pats should mull over

With that in mind, view Garrett as an Aaron Dobson replacement. At 6-foot-3, Dobson is the tallest wide receiver on the Patriots’ roster, but he hasn’t panned out as the Patriots had hoped when they drafted him in the second round back in 2013. Substantially taller than Dobson, Garrett could be drafted in the middle rounds to replace the Marshall product.

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