Pat Bryant

ANALYSIS
Bryant was more expected to go on Day 3, but coach Sean Payton has a type when it comes to receiver prospects. The Illinois product is tall and lean at 6-foot-2 and 204 pounds. He isn't a workout warrior with 4.61 speed but that didn't stop him from producing. His last two seasons were particularly impressive, as he combined for 17 touchdowns in those years. As a senior, Bryant boosted his YPT from 8.4 to 11.9 despite drawing 17 more targets, which is a positive indicator. It's a crowded receiver room in Denver behind Courtland Sutton with several different intriguing options with different skill sets. It's a good sign for Bryant that he was selected this high, yes, but it's difficult to pinpoint where he fits in alongside Marvin Mims, Troy Franklin and Devaughn Vele.

ANALYSIS
Payton compared Bryant's skillset to that of former Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas. Bryant is part of a crowded wide receiver room headlined by Courtland Sutton, but the former's 6-foot-2 frame and ability to catch balls in traffic gives him the opportunity carve out a meaningful role for himself in the Broncos' offense. Bryant posted 97 catches for 1,544 yards and 17 touchdowns over his final two seasons at Illinois.