Patriots Draft

Patriots Top 50 Prospects: #41: Norell Pollard, DT, Virginia Tech

April 14, 2024
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Pollard was a stalwart along the Virginia Tech. defensive line. He played in every game over his five year career (61). He stared 48 games and was a two year starter. In 13 games last season, Pollard had 24 total tackles, 7.5 TFLs, 4 sacks. Good production for an undersized shade/2i tackle. Here is the scouting report on Norell Pollard Norell Pollard, DT, 6-0 283, Virginia Tech Vs. Run: Pollard……

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Patriots Mock Draft: 4.0

April 14, 2024
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It is our fourth of six mock drafts and in this installment, I use the PFN Mock Draft Simulator to do another Patriots Mock Draft. I made two trades down, one with the Titans and another with the Browns. We picked up three extra pick and used them to add two players and to facilitate the second trade.  Here is our fourth mock draft. Round One: Pick 7: Drake Maye,……

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Patriots Top 50 Prospects: #42: Hasaan Hypolite, LB/S, Houston

April 13, 2024
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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……

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Patriots Top 50 Prospects: #43: Ainias Smith, WR, Texas A&M

April 11, 2024
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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……

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Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #44: Kam Stutts, OG, Auburn

April 11, 2024
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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……

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What I am hearing about Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels and J.J McCarthy

April 10, 2024
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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……

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Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #45: Darrell Simpson, OT, Tulsa

April 9, 2024
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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……

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Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #46: Nathaniel Watson, LB Miss St.

April 8, 2024
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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……

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Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #47: Qwan’tez Stiggers, CB, CFL

April 3, 2024
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Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports Stiggers is one of the most intriguing prospects in this draft. He never played college football. He played for the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts last season after making the team at a try out. In 16 games last season, he made 55 tackles and picked off five passes. He ended up winning Most Outstanding Rookie for the CFL last season. Stiggers lost his father in a tragic……

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What should the Patriots do with Pick 34 of the second round?

April 3, 2024
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Patriots fans and media alike are all hyper focused on the Patriots having the third overall pick and drafting quarterback that we forget that they also have a high pick in the second round. The Patriots currently own Pick 34 which is a great pick to own in any draft.  It is a prime pick but more importantly, it is a flexible pick that positions the Patriots to use it……

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