The New England Patriots entered the 2024 NFL Draft with a definitive need at the wide receiver position and did not waste much time to address it. With the 37th overall selection in the second round, they acquired Ja’Lynn Polk from the University of Washington to give quarterback Drake Maye a potential future go-to target to develop alongside him.
At least early on in their careers, however, the two are seemingly finding themselves on a different trajectory.
Hard facts
Name: Ja’Lynn Polk
Position: Wide receiver
Jersey number: 1
Opening day age: 23 (4/11/2002)
Measurements: 6’1 3/8”, 203 lbs, 74 1/2” wingspan, 31 3/4” arm length, 9 3/4” hand size, 4.