Wide receiver N'Keal Harry now knows where his NFL career will start.

The former Sun Devil and Chandler High School standout was selected by the New England Patriots with the 32nd pick of the first round in the NFL draft Thursday in Nashville, Tenn. This marked the first time the Patriots have taken a wide receiver in the first round under coach Bill Belichick.

He was the second wide receiver taken, with Marquise Brown of Oklahoma (Ravens, pick 25) the only one chosen before him. He was the third Pac-12 player selected with the other first round picks being offensive tackles Andre Dillard of Washington State (Eagles, 22nd pick) and Kaleb McGary of Washington (Falcons, 31st pick)

Harry, 21, celebrated with friends and family in Arizona rather than attend the festivities in Nashville, although he was there earlier this week for some pre-draft activities.

Harry had a stellar career for the Sun Devils with 213 receptions for 2,889 yards and 22 touchdowns. He ranks third in school history in receiving yards and receptions and fifth in touchdowns, but likely would own all marks had he chosen to play four years and not opt to forgo his senior season.

Harry is the 215th player drafted out of ASU since 1948, with this marking the sixth straight year with a selection. He is the 25th Sun Devil to go in the first round and the first to go that high since Damarious Randall went to the Packers in 2015 with the 30th overall pick.

Many thought if Harry fell out of the first round, the Cardinals would take him with the first pick of the second round.

The draft continues with the second and third rounds on Friday with ASU defensive tackle Renell Wren, the next likely player with local college ties to be selected. He was a three-year starter earned Pac 12 honorable mention honors last year.