The 2019 NFL draft is underway and the New England Patriots have finally entered it: the reigning world champions stayed put at the 32nd and final selection of the first round and picked Arizona State wide receiver N’Keal Harry. Here’s his entry in our pre-draft tracker: WR N’Keal Harry, Arizona State (6024, 228 lbs): A versatile target that projects to serve as an X-receiver at the next level, Harry is one of the best wide receivers to enter the draft this year. His size and athletic skills help make up for some of his minor shortcomings, and made him a productive player at Arizona State: in his three years playing for the Sun Devils, Harry averages 71 catches, 963 receiving yards and 7.3 touchdowns per season. The Patriots brought Harry in for a top-30 visit, and now will bring him in to bolster a wide receiver group that underwent serious turnover this offseason.<doc-sep>Round 1 - Pick 1 Kyler Murray QB Oklahoma • Jr • 5'10" / 207 lbs Projected Team Arizona PROSPECT RNK 7th POSITION RNK 1st PAYDS 4361 RUYDS 1001 INTS 7 TDS 54 I've done plenty of mocks with the Cardinals trading out of this pick instead of taking Murray, but since that hasn't happened, let's go ahead and explore a scenario where they do decide to punt on Josh Rosen. I don't think this pick is a lock, however. Round 1 - Pick 2 Nick Bosa EDGE Ohio State • Jr • 6'4" / 266 lbs Projected Team San Francisco PROSPECT RNK 1st POSITION RNK 1st TACKLES 14 TFL 6 SACKS 4 FF 1 If the Cardinals take Bosa No. 1, the 49ers would likely jump on Quinnen Williams here or see if they can get a decent haul from a team looking to trade up for a QB. No reason to swerve away from this match at this point. Mock Trade from Mock Trade from New York Jets Round 1 - Pick 3 Dwayne Haskins QB Ohio State • Jr • 6'4" / 218 lbs Projected Team Washington PROSPECT RNK 12th POSITION RNK 2nd PAYDS 4831 RUYDS 108 INTS 8 TDS 54 The Redskins seem like the best bet to make a bold move up for a QB, and pulling this off will cost them a first-round pick next year plus multiple Day 2 picks. Will it be worth it? Only time will tell. Round 1 - Pick 4 Quinnen Williams DL Alabama • Jr • 6'3" / 303 lbs Projected Team Las Vegas PROSPECT RNK 2nd POSITION RNK 1st TACKLES 71 TFL 19.5 SACKS 8 PD 1 I think the Raiders are in play for not only Murray, but Haskins as well. But with both off the board in the first three picks, they 'settle' for maybe the best overall player in the draft, one who fills a huge need. Round 1 - Pick 5 Devin White LB LSU • Jr • 6'0" / 237 lbs Projected Team Tampa Bay PROSPECT RNK 5th POSITION RNK 1st TACKLES 123 TFL 12 SACKS 3 PD 6 Would the Bucs take White with Josh Allen still on the board? I think it's a definite possibility, as White appears to be a safer play even if he doesn't fill as large of a need. The lack of quality off-ball LBs in this class should get White into the top five. Round 1 - Pick 6 Josh Allen EDGE Kentucky • Jr • 6'5" / 262 lbs Projected Team N.Y. Giants PROSPECT RNK 3rd POSITION RNK 2nd TACKLES 88 TFL 21.5 SACKS 17 PD 5 With Haskins off the board, the Giants fill their pass-rush need with Allen, a potential top-three pick who manages to get to New York here. Round 1 - Pick 7 Ed Oliver DL Houston • Jr • 6'1" / 287 lbs Projected Team Jacksonville PROSPECT RNK 4th POSITION RNK 2nd TACKLES 54 TFL 14.5 SACKS 3 PD 2 The Jaguars prioritize defense above all, and their pass rush is on shaky ground after 2019. Though players like T.J. Hockenson or an offensive linemen also make sense, it'll be impossible to pass on Oliver if he slips here. Mock Trade from Mock Trade from Detroit Lions Round 1 - Pick 8 Jawaan Taylor OL Florida • Jr • 6'5" / 312 lbs Projected Team Carolina PROSPECT RNK 6th POSITION RNK 1st The Panthers make a big move up the board, giving up No. 16 and 47 for this pick, then selecting the top offensive lineman in the draft. He'll look to push Daryl Williams for a starting role immediately. Mock Trade from Mock Trade from Buffalo Bills Round 1 - Pick 9 Jonah Williams OL Alabama • Jr • 6'5" / 305 lbs Projected Team Minnesota PROSPECT RNK 13th POSITION RNK 2nd I'm adding one more trade into the top 10 in my final mock. The Vikings are positioned to miss out on the top linemen at No. 18, and with how critical that need is, I can see them offering No. 50 to the Bills to move down nine spots. Round 1 - Pick 10 Devin Bush LB Michigan • Jr • 5'11" / 234 lbs Projected Team Denver PROSPECT RNK 11th POSITION RNK 2nd TACKLES 66 TFL 8.5 SACKS 4.5 PD 4 This initially was Drew Lock, and while I expect them to still have interest in the Missouri QB, I think Vic Fangio wins out and gets his QB on the defensive side of the ball in Bush, addressing a major need. Round 1 - Pick 11 Cody Ford OL Oklahoma • Jr • 6'3" / 329 lbs Projected Team Cincinnati PROSPECT RNK 16th POSITION RNK 4th The Bengals have shown some interest in Daniel Jones, but with two QBs still on the board, I think the approach is to angle for a trade up later and instead go with Ford, who is a big upgrade at right tackle or guard. Round 1 - Pick 12 T.J. Hockenson TE Iowa • Jr • 6'5" / 250 lbs Projected Team Green Bay PROSPECT RNK 10th POSITION RNK 1st REC 49 REYDS 760 YDS/REC 15.5 TDS 7 With Bush unavailable for the Packers, the choice comes down to the top tight end or the fourth offensive linemen, and I think they like enough of the second-tier linemen for No. 30 that Hockenson makes the most sense. Mock Trade from Mock Trade from Miami Dolphins Round 1 - Pick 13 Andre Dillard OL Washington State • Jr • 6'5" / 315 lbs Projected Team Houston PROSPECT RNK 15th POSITION RNK 3rd The Texans can't afford to wait on an offensive lineman once Taylor and Williams go in the top 10, so they hook up with a Dolphins team that needs as many assets as it can get, giving up No. 23 and 54 in order to select an excellent left-tackle prospect. Round 1 - Pick 14 Christian Wilkins DL Clemson • Jr • 6'4" / 315 lbs Projected Team Atlanta PROSPECT RNK 19th POSITION RNK 4th TACKLES 51 TFL 14 SACKS 5.5 PD 2 I'm torn between Wilkins and Brian Burns here, but it seems like the consensus rates Wilkins slightly higher overall, and unless there's a Vic Beasley offer on the table the Falcons like, the defensive tackle probably makes more sense. Mock Trade from Mock Trade from Washington Redskins Round 1 - Pick 15 Brian Burns EDGE Florida State • Jr • 6'5" / 250 lbs Projected Team N.Y. Jets PROSPECT RNK 14th POSITION RNK 4th TACKLES 52 TFL 15.5 SACKS 10 FF 3 The Jets land an impact edge rusher even after moving down from No. 3, which nets them a future first-rounder as well as multiple Day 2 picks. If the Redskins get aggressive on Haskins, the Jets could be the big winner of Day 1. Mock Trade from Mock Trade from Carolina Panthers Round 1 - Pick 16 Noah Fant TE Iowa • Jr • 6'4" / 249 lbs Projected Team Detroit PROSPECT RNK 20th POSITION RNK 2nd REC 39 REYDS 519 YDS/REC 13.3 TDS 7 Yes, the Lions signed Jesse James in free agency, but he's not a true No. 1 tight end and doesn't bring nearly the same upside to the passing game as Fant, who becomes the go-to target in the middle of the field. From From Cleveland Browns Round 1 - Pick 17 Daniel Jones QB Duke • Jr • 6'5" / 220 lbs Projected Team N.Y. Giants PROSPECT RNK 39th POSITION RNK 4th PAYDS 2674 RUYDS 319 INTS 9 TDS 25 The Giants are able to sit back, let the draft come to them and still land the quarterback they reportedly covet with their second first-round pick. Giants fans would hate if the team took Jones at No. 6, but Josh Allen and Jones? That's a win.<doc-sep>When Damarious Randall was drafted 30th overall by the Green Bay Packers in 2015, it ended a 12-year drought for Arizona State. The safety was the first former ASU football player to be taken in the first round of the NFL draft since 2003, when Terrell Suggs was taken by the Baltimore Ravens. The longest previous gap between first-round picks for ASU was five years. Suggs' selection ended a golden age for the ASU football program in terms of first-round NFL draft picks: PHOTOS:First-round NFL draft picks from ASU Suggs, 10th overall in 2003, was the fifth Sun Devil to be drafted in the first round in four years. Levi Jones went to the Cincinnati Bengals with the 10th overall selection in 2002. went to the Cincinnati Bengals with the 10th overall selection in 2002. Adam Archuleta was picked by the St. Louis Rams with the 20th selection in 2001. was picked by the St. Louis Rams with the 20th selection in 2001. Todd Heap was a Ravens' 1st round pick in 2001. He went No. 31 overall. was a Ravens' 1st round pick in 2001. He went No. 31 overall. Erik Flowers went to the Buffalo Bills with the 26th pick in 2000. Overall, the Sun Devils had 24 players taken in the first round of the NFL draft before 2019. Wide receiver N'Keal Harry became the 25th when he became the most recent Sun Devil to get drafted in the first round in 2019. The New England Patriots took Harry with the No. 32 pick in the draft, the last pick in the first round. ASU's first-round NFL draft picks 2019 - Wide receiver N'Keal Harry, 32nd overall, Patriots 2015 - Safety Damarious Randall, 30th overall, Packers 2003 - Defensive end Terrell Suggs, 10th, Ravens 2002 - Tackel Levi Jones, 10th, Bengals 2001 - Defensive back Adam Archuleta, 20th, Rams 2001 - Tight end Todd Heap, 31st, Ravens 2000 - Defensive end Erik Flowers, 26th, Bills 1995 - Defensive back Craig Newsome, 32nd, Packers 1994 - Defensive end Shante Carver, 23rd, Cowboys 1991 - Running back Leonard Russell, 14th, Patriots 1988 - Guard Randall McDaniel, 19th, Vikings 1988 - Wide receiver Aaron Cox, 20th, Rams 1983 - Defensive end Jim Jeffcoat, 23rd, Cowboys 1982 - Running back Gerald Riggs, 9th, Falcons 1980 - Quarterback Mark Malone, 28th, Steelers 1979 - Defensive end Al Harris, 9th, Bears 1978 - Wide receiver John Jefferson, 14th, Chargers 1976 - Defensive back Mike Haynes, 5th, Patriots 1976 - Linebacker Larry Gordon, 17th, Dolphins 1974 - Running back Woody Green, 16th, Chiefs 1973 - Wide receiver Steve Holden, 16th, Browns 1971 - Wide receiver J.D. Hill, 4th, Bills 1969 - Linebacker Ron Pritchard, 15th, Oilers 1967 - Wide receiver John Pitts, 22nd, Bills 1964 - Running back Charley Taylor, 3rd, Redskins<doc-sep>
TEMPE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 01: Wide receiver N'Keal Harry #1 of the Arizona State Sun Devils breaks the tackle by safety C.J. Levine #14 of the UTSA Roadrunners to score a 58 yard touchdown in the first half at Sun Devil Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) Are you the 2020 FanSided Sports Fan of the Year? Are you the 2020 FanSided Sports Fan of the Year? by Ian Levy N’Keal Harry is one of ASU football’s best prospects in some time, and he might be a foolproof choice in this weekend’s NFL Draft. To get a grasp of how special N’Keal Harry is, look no further than the word of his quarterback. After three years of throwing passes to Harry at Arizona State, Manny Wilkins isn’t afraid to admit the following: “I’d be the first to tell you, I want to throw N’Keal the ball every single time,” Wilkins said. “That’s a guy that needs to get the ball in his hands as much as you possibly can.” Soon, an NFL signal-caller may share that opinion. Harry enters this weekend’s draft as one of its top-rated wide receivers. For some, he is a “situation-proof” prospect, one that will provide an impact no matter the scenario. At 6 feet 2 inches tall and 228 pounds, it’s easy to see why. Harry is built like a truck. He makes contested catches, creates yards after contact and is a nightmare for 1-on-1 match-ups. Those advantages helped him become one of ASU’s greatest receivers. In three seasons, Harry finished third among the Sun Devils’ all-time leaders in receptions (213) and receiving yards (2,889) and was also ranked fifth in touchdowns (22). A two-time All-Pac-12 First Team member, his talents promote a physical X-receiver in a modern NFL offense. Eventually, the team that selects him may start to think like Wilkins. “Throw it up and give it a chance,” he says. Skillset From day one, Harry will be one of the NFL’s strongest receivers. His body composition — much like Anquan Boldin and Dez Bryant — creates a physical advantage over contesting corners, allowing him to win plenty of airborne battles. VIDEO: ASU wide receiver N'Keal Harry scores the only touchdown of the game in 16-13 upset against No. 13 Michigan State pic.twitter.com/D7bo2wJjTE — azcentral (@azcentral) September 9, 2018 While critical for outside receivers, this talent allows Harry to be multi-faceted. He can make catches on the inside and from back-shoulder attempts. With disciplined footwork, Harry also has a great sense of operating in the open field. Ultimately, his hand strength makes these qualities elite. Harry is a consistent, strong catcher, which negates concerns of drops and completing with his body. If you need proof, take a look at what might have been the best catch of the college football season. Harry Houdini. Real Deal N'Keal. Dirty Harry. Call him whatever you like, but @NkealHarry15 is as good as it gets. pic.twitter.com/Rp33hTrSDE — Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) October 27, 2018 Those traits make Harry a threat in the red zone, with deep balls and after the catch. However, there are supplemented concerns. Harry has favorable size, but some scouts are worried it could slow him down. His large frame is also a hindrance for his ability to separate and release from the line of scrimmage. Because of his lack of acceleration, Harry might never be a receiver that can “burn” a corner on a consistent basis. He will have to negate these concerns by implementing his football IQ and savviness. According to an anonymous wide receivers coach in the AFC, Harry has the tools to make up for it. “All this talk about (his lack of) separation is overdone. In the league, nobody gets that much separation anyway. You have to know how to use your body and route leverage and you need strong hands. From what I’ve seen of him, he does all that stuff well.” Despite these criticisms, Harry is more than deserving of being drafted in the first two days. Measurables Harry participated at the NFL Scouting Combine earlier this month.