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Author: John Sarianides
Patriots Top 50 Prospects: #42: Hasaan Hypolite, LB/S, Houston
Hypolite was a three time captain for the Cougars. He started his career at Colorado before transferring to Houston. In 12 games last season, he had 33 total tackles and one tackle for loss. His numbers don’t jump out at you but like Marte Mapu in last year’s draft, Hypolite is a hybrid linebacker/safety who can play in all three levels and play a variety of roles. Here is my……
Pirates Preview: Iowa Barnstormers (0-2) at Massachusetts Pirates (3-0)
The Pirates return off a bye and will look to improve to 4-0 when they host the winless Iowa Barnstormers in Lowell. Massachusetts has won in a variety of ways thus far this season. They look like the early favorite in the IFL. Massachusetts is currently tied with the Vegas Knight Hawks for the best record in the league at 3-0. Here are three keys to the game. 1. Shake…
Patriots Top 50 Prospects: #43: Ainias Smith, WR, Texas A&M
Image courtesy of Texas A&M Smith caught 53 passes for 795 yards and two touchdowns in his final seasons at Texas A&M. He averaged 15 yards per reception. He is a game breaker who can also be a factor in the return game. Smith was a five year starter at Texas A&M which is hard to do at any school. He finished with 19 career touchdowns. Here is my scouting……
Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #44: Kam Stutts, OG, Auburn
Image courtesy of Auburn Athletics Stutts played guard at Auburn. He played in 31 games with 25 starts (18 at RG, 7 at LG). He has good size and length and plays with good power as a run blocker. Here is my scouting report on Stutts. Kameron Stutts, OG, 6-4 319, Auburn Initial Quicks: Gets off the ball with decent quickness. Engages defenders at the contact point and can reset the……
Matt Slater working as an advisor for the Patriots
Getty Images It has barely been three months since he retired but former Patriots special teams ace Matthew Slater is working with the team in an advisory role. Slater was present for the start of Monday’s off-season program and he worked with several players including safety Jabrill Peppers. Peppers did not seem to know what Slater exact role is but he is excited to work with the multi-time pro bowler….
What I am hearing about Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels and J.J McCarthy
The NFL Draft is just about two weeks away. The Patriots have the third overall pick and the belief is that they will use that pick on a quarterback. I have spoken to several people around the college game and the NFL in recent weeks just to get a sense on where they stand on Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye and J.J McCarthy. Here are some of the notable quotes on……
Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #45: Darrell Simpson, OT, Tulsa
Simpson is another scheme versatile swing tackle who can play guard or tackle in the NFL. He has a massive frame and can be hard to deal with, especially inside at guard where he routinely mauls people in the run game. Simpson started 12 games at right tackle in 2023. He started three games at guard on 2022. Simpson started his career at Oklahoma. He has terrific size and with……
Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #46: Nathaniel Watson, LB Miss St.
Image courtesy of Mississippi State Athletics Watson is an intriguing prospect who can play MIKE or SAM linebacker in various defensive packages. He was the 2023 SEC Defensive Player of the Year finishing with 137 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 2 PBUs and an interception. He did all of this in 12 games last season. Watson’s scheme versatility and ability to play defense make him……
5 Observations from UMass Spring Ball
We visited UMass on Saturday for our annual spring visit. The Minutemen were banged up in certain spots missing several receivers and quarterback Taisun Phommachanh who got the day off. Despite missing some players who will be key contributors this fall, the Minutemen put together a quality practice that was competitive and intense, especially during the team periods. Here are five observations from Saturday’s practice. 1. Skelton crew on O:……