After one of the most curious picks in the first round last night, the Patriots have moved up to No. 50. With it, they are picking WR Tyquan Thornton. Kansas City, meanwhile, receives picks 54 and 158.
Thornton played four seasons at Baylor, with two productive seasons in 2019 and 2021. Overall, he posted a career total of 143 receptions, 2,242 yards and 19 touchdowns – including 10 last year.
At six-foot-three, he provides good size at the position. Despite that, it is his speed for which he is most well-known. Thornton ran 4.28 40-yard dash at the Combine, showcasing the vertical threat he figures to be at the NFL level. While their styles differ, the addition of Thornton could further point to former first-rounder N’Keal Harry being on his way out of New England.
For Kansas City, this selection marks yet another wideout off the board in the top 50 selections. The team opted not to add a receiver with their pair of first-rounders last night, leaving many to expect them to target one on Day 2. While they still could do so, their trade down has shortened the list of available options.
Patriots betting on their ability to evaluate a receiver in the draft. What could go wrong?
This pick was not strange
Will someone find Kraft a new rub&tug place so he can put his focus back on the pats this kid isn’t even in the top 150 prospects
Well hopefully if the draft class is a bust (I will be) they move on from Bill (63-75 without Brady) and his pathetic coach’s Judge,fat boy, and his hillbilly looking kids
Did someone pee in your cheerios? Jeez, how do you really feel?
Lol, good description of the coaching staff.
Yes, you are a bust.