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Slade Bolden compared himself to Julian Edelman, Wes Welker at NFL combine

The Patriots have reportedly met with several Alabama wide receivers at the 2022 NFL scouting combine, but one player took time to offer specific details on why he might be a good fit in New England during interviews on Wednesday.

Slade Bolden, who is forgoing his senior season at the college level to head to the NFL, was asked about potentially reuniting with former Alabama quarterback Mac Jones.

Bolden was initially diplomatic about his NFL prospects.

“I’ll play anywhere,” he told reporters. “It doesn’t matter to me. Just give me an opportunity and I’ll go take it.