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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 Paul McRoberts
Jan 30, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad wide receiver Paul McRoberts of Southeast Missouri State (88) catches a pass for a touchdown as North squad player Deiondre /

The least-known prospect on this list, McRoberts is widely considered to be a late round developmental project. There is no doubt that the SEMO product is talented, but he is also very raw and has a long way to go until he sees his first NFL snap.

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However, there is no better place for McRoberts to grow than New England. And if the Patriots haven’t drafted a wideout yet and McRoberts is still available in the fifth, sixth, seventh round, they could be tempted by his large catch radius, high pointing ability and general red zone expertise. Take a look:

“Snatch and secure” is a term you hear associated with McRoberts because he excels at flashing his hands out toward the ball and corralling it with an iron grip.

In addition, SEMO coach Tom Matukewicz called McRoberts not just the best player on his team, but also the hardest worker. That kind of praise does not go unnoticed by NFL scouts.

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Somehow, McRoberts was able to walk onto the SEMO basketball team and average just under six points per game while being the school’s best football player.

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Paul McRoberts

6-foot-2, 202 pounds, Southeast Missouri

Projected round: 5

The least-known prospect on this list, McRoberts is widely considered to be a late round developmental project. There is no doubt that the SEMO product is talented, but he is also very raw and has a long way to go until he sees his first NFL snap.

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However, there is no better place for McRoberts to grow than New England. And if the Patriots haven’t drafted a wideout yet and McRoberts is still available in the fifth, sixth, seventh round, they could be tempted by his large catch radius, high pointing ability and general red zone expertise. Take a look:

“Snatch and secure” is a term you hear associated with McRoberts because he excels at flashing his hands out toward the ball and corralling it with an iron grip.

In addition, SEMO coach Tom Matukewicz called McRoberts not just the best player on his team, but also the hardest worker. That kind of praise does not go unnoticed by NFL scouts.

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Somehow, McRoberts was able to walk onto the SEMO basketball team and average just under six points per game while being the school’s best football player.

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