The New England Patriots are in the midst of a rebuilding process, with a new head coach in Jerod Mayo and a new quarterback in Drake Maye.
In the recent NFL draft, they selected wide receiver Javon Baker from the University of Central Florida in the fourth round.
Despite not having played a professional game yet, Baker has confidently stated that he is already one of the top-10 receivers in the NFL.
He had an impressive 2023 season at UCF, recording 52 receptions, 1,139 yards, and seven touchdowns.
Patriots new WR Javon Baker say he’s already a Top 10 receiver in the #NFL 👀
“No way in f**king America, 10 receivers better than me. Outta your f’n mind.”
(h/t @SavageSports_)pic.twitter.com/ObNsq4twLE
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 2, 2024
Although he may not have exceptional speed, Baker is known for his strong route-running skills and ability to track the ball.
The Patriots, who finished with a 4-13 record last season, are in need of a reliable wide receiver threat, which could provide Baker with plenty of opportunities to contribute.
The team has focused on boosting their offense in the draft, and Baker’s selection has received high praise from experts.
He joins a Patriots wide receiver group that includes Kendrick Bourne, DeMario Douglas, K.J. Osborn, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and second-round pick Ja’Lynn Polk.
Baker is determined to make an immediate impact and believes he can replicate the success of last year’s breakout rookie, Puka Nacua.
With his confidence and impressive college statistics, Baker is poised to make a statement in the NFL and prove himself as a future number one wide receiver.
Fans reacted as follows:
Think he’s talking about in the draft Dov
— HoldenCantor (@HoldenCantor) May 2, 2024
May be true but your qbs are jb and drake
— JMack🐬🦃 (@jmackalack) May 2, 2024
Get him some Gatorade and a glucose gummy Brodie sugar low and he dehydrated
— Big O (Stinsons Shooting Supply) (@therealOStinson) May 3, 2024
He’s probably talking about the WRs drafted in front of him. What a way to stretch it @NFL_DovKleiman 🥱
— TitanUp BC (@BrandonConnor12) May 2, 2024
in the draft maybe in the league as of noe absolutely not
— Quan Martin Enthusiast (@Sportshott27314) May 2, 2024
He’s speaking facts
— Gatsby (@ZachGatsby) May 2, 2024
1. Jefferson 2. Chase 3. Adams 4. Lamb 5. St Brown 5. Ayuiku 6. Hill 7. Brown 8. Smith 9. Pickens 10. Nacua 11. Collins 13. Moore 14. Allen 15. Evans. The list goes on and on!
— Anthony Bibbs (@AnthonyBibbs19) May 2, 2024
There’s probably 10 WRs in his division that are better than him alone.
— SuperBeast1239 (@SuperBeast1239) May 2, 2024
He's talking about the draft, but hopefully he gets that patented Belichick-esque humble pie
— David Henshaw🔥🎙️Checkmark (@Davidhenshaw025) May 2, 2024
By this time next we will know if what he said was true or not. The internet is forever.
— Michelle (@MichaelTPro) May 2, 2024
Hate to tell you buddy but that’s just the receivers from your class lol there’s about 30 more at least that are better than them 😂
— trustingtheprocess🐊🐊🐊 (@g8rgroel) May 2, 2024
He does know one of those players is his own teammate right. I get the determination and feeling a little disrespected but I wonder of Polk will have something to say about this
— JD (@JohnnieD49) May 2, 2024
He's talking about the draft because he was the 10th WR taken. Not the whole NFL Dov. 🤦♂️
— Mark Nagy (@mnagy711) May 2, 2024
