Redskins: 2019 NFL Draft top 20 wide receiver big board
N’Keal Harry has gotten some Round 1 buzz, but the Arizona State product seems like a better fit on Day 2 of the draft. He certainly has an intriguing skill set and should be a quality starter at the next level.
Harry was a big-bodied playmaker at Arizona State. He was able to go up and get jump-balls consistently and showcased excellent functional strength when ripping balls away from opposing defenders. Harry moves pretty well with the ball in his hands, too, and is a decent route runner (though he sometimes has happy feet at the line of scrimmage). He has long arms and should find a home as a high-end No. 2 receiver in an offense.
Harry did a lot to quell concerns about his separation skills at the combine, as he clocked a 4.53 time in the 40-yard dash. For a 6-2, 228-pound receiver, that’s pretty good. He looked good in the on-field drills and certainly should have a chance to be a playmaker at the next level. And given that he has had consistent touchdown production and has back to back 1,000-yard receiving seasons plus his performance on tape, it’s easy to see him succeeding in the NFL.
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I really like what Lance Zierlein of NFL.com had to say about Harry in his recent wide receiver rankings.
"Back-shoulder boss who thrives with contested catch opportunities outside the numbers but lacks explosive traits. Harry’s ability to body-up opponents and win with ball skills is undeniable, but his inability to find a threatening top gear or shake loose from tight man coverage must be accounted for within his new employer’s scheme. His experience playing inside should help and teams will love his impact as a run-blocker. His competitiveness and ability to come down with the ball could make him a productive member of wide receiver trio in short order."
Zierlein would go on to compare Harry to Allen Robinson, which makes a lot of sense to me. He is a big-bodied receiver with the ability to make contested catches. I view him as more of a high-end WR2 in the NFL with the potential to become a red-zone threat, much like Robinson. Harry would be a nice pickup on Day 2, and the ‘Skins would be smart to consider him, as he would pair well with Paul Richardson.