Report: Patriots to meet with Ole Miss playmaking wide receiver

The Patriots are meeting with this top playmaking receiver from Ole Miss.

The New England Patriots are still looking for options at wide receiver via the NFL draft, and they have a visit scheduled with Ole Miss wideout Jonathan Mingo, per WCBI-TV’s Jon Sokoloff.

Mingo measures in at 6-foot-2, 220 pounds. He was a key piece for the Rebels’ offense last season, recording 51 catches for 861 yards and five touchdowns. Throughout his collegiate career, he tallied 112 catches for 1,758 yards and 12 touchdowns.

This is a notable visit, given that Mingo is not expected to be one of the top wide receivers in this year’s draft. New England could grab him as a value pick, while also adding depth to the position. The Patriots still need weapons at wide receiver, and they have been connected to veteran playmakers throughout the course of the offseason.

DeAndre Hopkins and Jerry Jeudy have been two of the bigger names in that regard.

The Patriots have conducted several pre-draft visits with players from multiple positions during the process. At the very least, they are doing their homework, as the offense looks to rejuvenate itself under Bill O’Brien.

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