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Can ‘Pop' Douglas be the Patriots' next late-round gem at WR?

Phil Perry praises Patriots rookie wide receiver Demario "Pop" Douglas after the sixth round pick's impressive start to training camp.Perry ‘high' on Demario “Pop” Douglas: He's checked every box asked of him originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Demario "Pop" Douglas has been one of the stars of New England Patriots training camp to date. But we're getting a little ahead of ourselves, aren't we? What are the odds a sixth-round wide receiver actually makes a meaningful NFL contribution?

In New England, they're higher than you'd expect. In fact, when it comes to the wide receiver position, you could argue the Patriots have a better track record in the later rounds than in Rounds 1 or 2.