Will Hastings is a person that likely experienced a lot of emotions in the last 48 hours. Hastings was released by the New England Patriots just a few hours after he left for training camp.
Hastings signed with the Patriots in April as an undrafted free agent. In his Auburn career, he caught 56 passes for 845 yards and 6 touchdowns.
As it seemed Hastings would be flying right back home, a few New England Patriots players opted out of the NFL season due to coronavirus. This opened roster spots for a few more players, so Hastings was re-signed by the Patriots.
Hastings will be a good athlete in the long run as when Jarrett Stidham takes over when Cam Newton is done, he’ll have his favorite target to throw to. Hastings and Stidham were one of the best passing, receiving duos in school history before Hastings suffered an acl tear in spring of 2018.
Hastings’ style of receiver is a growing theme among smaller, quicker receivers. He compares to Hunter Renfrow, Chris Hogan, Danny Amendola, Adam Humphries, and David Sills, who are all silent, but deadly receivers.
Will Hastings has been through a lot in the past two days. Thankfully, he will still get his shot. And for the Patriots, this is a decision that I’m sure will pay off. War Eagle!
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