According to the big boards, Thornton was a reach. Was he really, though?
After surprising fans and analysts alike with their first-round selection — Chattanooga offensive lineman Cole Strange at No. 29 overall — the New England Patriots went full “I’ll f--kin do it again” meme in the second round as well. Moving up from the 54th to the 50th spot in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs, the team picked wide receiver Tyquan Thornton out of Baylor.
A legitimate speedster who ran the fastest 40-yard dash among all wide receivers at the Scouting Combine at 4.