Braxton Berrios is a 5-foot-9, 184-pound wide receiver known for his quickness, route-running, and fearless catches over the middle. Sound familiar?
The Patriots selected the University of Miami product in the sixth round, No. 210 overall. Berrios becomes the latest in a long line of slight receivers who’ve made a living darting into traffic for Tom Brady. The resemblance to Wes Welker (and Julien Edelman and Danny Amendola) was striking even five years ago. A 2013 USA Today headline read, “Is recruit Braxton Berrios the next Wes Welker?”
The Raleigh, N.C. native will have the opportunity to answer that question when rookies report to mini camp in May.