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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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2016 NFL Draft Keenan Reynolds
Dec 28, 2015; Annapolis, MD, USA; Navy Midshipmen quarterback Keenan Reynolds (19) scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Navy-Marine Corps. Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

Besides being one of college football’s most exciting players in recent memory, Reynolds boasts excellent intangibles. His leadership ability is well-known, and his work ethic should help him overcome challenges in the pros.

MUST READ: Patriots’ 2016 offseason has been eerily similar to 2007

The Patriots ought to be interested in Reynolds because he could be the next slot receiver Tom Brady grooms into a star. Like Wes Welker and Julian Edelman, Reynolds is extremely quick in tight spaces. In addition, Reynolds offers punt returning ability, just like Welker and Edelman.

It should also be noted that Troy Brown spend time with Reynolds at the Shrine game, another sign that the Patriots are interested in the Navy product’s diverse skill set.

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Keenan Reynolds

5-foot-10, 190 pounds, Navy

Projected round: 6-7

Quite possibly the most mysterious yet enticing prospect in the 2016 NFL Draft, Reynolds has been linked to the Patriots by various outlets this offseason and that’s why he appears in this article. Although he worked out at quarterback, running back and defensive back as well as wide receiver this offseason, the general belief is that Reynolds’ best shot at success in the NFL is wideout.

Here’s a compilation of Reynolds’ college highlights, although there aren’t many of him catching the ball:

Besides being one of college football’s most exciting players in recent memory, Reynolds boasts excellent intangibles. His leadership ability is well-known, and his work ethic should help him overcome challenges in the pros.

MUST READ: Patriots’ 2016 offseason has been eerily similar to 2007

The Patriots ought to be interested in Reynolds because he could be the next slot receiver Tom Brady grooms into a star. Like Wes Welker and Julian Edelman, Reynolds is extremely quick in tight spaces. In addition, Reynolds offers punt returning ability, just like Welker and Edelman.

It should also be noted that Troy Brown spend time with Reynolds at the Shrine game, another sign that the Patriots are interested in the Navy product’s diverse skill set.

Next: 2. Paul McRoberts

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