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Patriots: 3 WRs New England can draft in 2021 First Round

By Jack Long

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by the New England Patriots during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by the New England Patriots during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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TUSCALOOSA, AL – NOVEMBER 17: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Alabama Crimson Tide pulls in this touchdown reception against Jay Howard #20 of the Citadel Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL – NOVEMBER 17: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Alabama Crimson Tide pulls in this touchdown reception against Jay Howard #20 of the Citadel Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Jaylen Waddle – Alabama

Waddle only got to suit up for four games for Alabama this season before suffering an ankle injury that has held him out ever since. There is a chance he could return for the College Football Championship, which would be a great story for the kid.

The four games he did play this season for the Crimson Tide were mightily impressive to the point that he is close to a lock to be a top three receiver off the board in this year’s draft.

Waddle is an absolute speedster and burns college defenders all-day. A great ball-tracker and vertical threat, he is great at making the difficult catch.

The Patriots lack a true big-play threat, and Waddle could bring that and speed to a receiver corps that really has neither of those traits. He is also a great return man, and you know that is music to Bill Belichick’s ears.

If Waddle’s ankle is seen as back to 100% by people in the organization, he seems like a perfect weapon for New England.

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