Kendrick L. Bourne is a wide receiver for the New England Patriots at the moment in the National Football League. He was born on August 4, 1995. Bourne played collegiate football while attending Eastern Washington University from 2013 through 2016. He was regarded as EWU’s top receiver.
On April 30, 2017, the San Francisco 49ers agreed to a three-year, $1.67 million contract with undrafted free agent Bourne. A $25,000 guarantee and a $5,000 signing bonus were part of the agreement.
He participated in his first professional regular-season game as the San Francisco 49ers fell to the Carolina Panthers 23-3 in the season opener.
Following that, Bourne was a healthy scratch for the next five games (Weeks 2–6). On November 5, 2017, while the Arizona Cardinals were losing 20-10, Bourne hauled in two catches for 39 yards.
The New England Patriots and Bourne reached a three-year, $15 million contract on March 19, 2021. In Week 6’s 35-29 overtime loss to the Dallas Cowboys, Bourne’s lone grab resulted in a 75-yard score for the Patriots.
Nelson Agholor caught a 25-yard touchdown throw from Bourne in Week 7 against the New York Jets, marking the quarterback’s first career score.
Bourne contributed to the Patriots’ 36-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Week 12 with 5 receptions for 61 yards and 2 touchdowns, including one of 41 yards.
In 2021, Bourne achieved all-time highs for his career, including a 75.2 receiving grade, a 3.5% drop rate, 1.99 route yards, 7.2 after-catch yards per reception, and 55 receptions for 800 yards.
Although Bourne’s 40-yard dash timing at the NFL rookie combine in 2017 was 4.68, he may not have high-end speed, but he has a propensity for making catches on crucial downs.