NFL Network analyst Nate Burleson think Bill Belichick identified a steal during the 2019 NFL Draft. During a segment on Good Morning Football, Burleson shared why he felt Belichick got one of the best values in this year’s class.
“The biggest steal? The New England Patriots’ third-round pick, Damien Harris, running back out of ‘Bama,” Burleson said. “… The fact that he averaged just over six yards per touch — the man gets busy. Loves the physical contact, can do it all. Five-foot-10, good weight on him, strong. And just in recent history when it comes to the New England Patriots and the running back, let’s go Super Bowl LIII versus the Rams. Eighteen carries, 94 yards, one TD — the only TD in that game came by who? Sony Michel. Let’s go two years prior [in Super Bowl LI], James White: 20 touches, 140 total yards and three TDs, plus the game-winning two-point conversion. Could’ve easily been the MVP.
“That’s a running back that was drafted. So for me, if the Patriots draft a running back you better go high alert. This individual is going to be a superstar. He’s going to make play after play after play, especially plays in the big moments, in the playoffs and possibly the Super Bowl. Damien Harris, I see you. Great selection by the Patriots.”
