Round 5: Joe Reed, Virginia
Reed is another one of the many slot receivers in this draft class, and maybe it’s fitting that he was once a running back because he plays well with the ball in his hands. What’s more, he’s a key special teams player, who can work not just as a returner but also a standout in coverage. That’s exactly the type of option they Patriots will be seeking in the fifth round. What can you do for them now? Special teams. And down the road? Perhaps Reed is a starting slot man someday.