Patriots Eye Stribling for Receiver Help

0:00On April 6th, the New England Patriots showed out big for why receiver Romeo Doves this all season, but their pass-catching crew still look shaky. Guys like Keishan Boot, Demario Douglas, and Mack Collins are all in the last year of their deals, and Kyle Williams hasn't stepped up yet. That's got folks thinkin' the Pats my hunt for receiver help in the upcoming draft, especially after hosting Dijon's dribbling on a top-30. Visit. Stribblings a 6-foot-2, 207-pound speedster out of Ole Miss, clocking a 4.36 in the 40-yard dash. This 23-year-old has tons of college tape, bouncing between Washington State, Oklahoma State, and Ole Miss over five years. He racked up 216 catches for nearly 3,000 yards and 23 touchdowns across 56 games. Fans and scouts dig his ball skills in traffic, plus he breaks tackles after the catch and blocks with grit. But he's got flaws like a slow release against press coverage, limited burst off the line, and hips that aren't super loose for sharp cuts.

1:03Still, his straight line speed could stretch defenses for rookie quarterback Drake May. Draft experts pay him as a third, or fourth-round pick, projecting him as an outside receiver who might return kicks too. He'd give New England a deep threat without starting day one, adding depth beyond those expiring contracts. His growth ceiling depends on polishing his route work and getting tougher at the top end. Patriots brass nose they need reliable targets long-term, and Stribblings' experience makes him a smart gamble if they pass on a trade like for AJ. Brown. Keep watching how this shakes out. Come Draft 9. That's the story for today. NFL News Today. Driven by AI. I'm Cory with the Story.