Behren Morton, Quarterback School: Texas Tech HT: 6’2 1/8 WT: 221 lbs Behren Morton is a native of Eastland, Texas, whose football journey is deeply rooted in West Texas grit. The son of a legendary high school coach, Morton grew up as a ball boy in Lubbock before eventually leading his father’s Eastland program. A highly touted recruit, he chose to stay home at Texas Tech, where he overcame early…
Image courtesy of BC Athletics Quintayvious Hutchins didn’t think he was getting the call. As the NFL Draft wound down, Hutchins admittedly was dejected. Then, a familiar area code changed everything. The Patriots took the five-year Boston College edge rusher with the 247th pick in the seventh round, just 10 slots away from the end of the line. “Yeah, well, it’s been a saying since the draft started of how,…
Namdi Obiazor, OLB School: TCU HT: 6’3” WT: 225 lbs Namdi Obiazor is a versatile, high-motor defender who transitioned from safety to linebacker during his collegiate career, showcasing a modern hybrid profile. Originally a walk-on at Akron before transferring to TCU, Obiazor’s path is defined by a relentless work ethic and an ability to adapt to multiple roles within a defense. He became a focal point of the Horned Frogs’…
Dametrious Crownover, OT HT: 6’7 1/4″ WT: 319 lbs School: Texas A&M Dametrious Crownover is a towering offensive line prospect who transitioned from tight end early in his collegiate career, bringing unique developmental upside to the tackle position. A massive frame with elite length, he has spent the last few seasons refining his technique under high-level SEC coaching. While still growing into his technical floor, Crownover possesses the rare physical…
Karon Prunty, CB HT: 6’2″ WT: 192 lbs School: Wake Forest Karon Prunty is an experienced, long-limbed cornerback who concluded his collegiate career as a standout for Wake Forest. Known for his “savvy” playstyle and high football IQ, Prunty brings a veteran presence to the secondary with over 40 career starts across multiple programs. He possesses the prototypical length that professional scouts covet in a boundary corner, combined with track-validated…
The Patriots have drafted three players through two days of the NFL Draft and all three of them have one thing in common. All three played at one school. Something that would not have mattered five years ago but it is important in today’s ever changing football landscape. The transfer portal has changed the game of college football and the impact of it is now permeating into the NFL. We…
Eli Raridon, TE HT: 6’6 1/8 WT: 245 lbs School: Notre Dame Eli Raridon is a towering, athletic tight end prospect who has overcome early-career injury hurdles to emerge as one of the most physically imposing targets in the nation. Standing at a legitimate 6’6″, he offers an elite frame and massive catch radius that makes him a natural mismatch against linebackers and smaller defensive backs. A former standout basketball…
Image courtesy of Bleacher Report FOXBOROUGH – The last time the Patriots had a tight end the size of Eli Raridon, it worked out pretty well. The former Notre Dame tight end became the newest Patriot with the 95th overall pick in the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday night. Listed at 6’6,” 245lbs., Raridon could give fans some flashbacks of the old No. 87. Before anyone freaks…
Image courtesy of On3 FOXBOROUGH – First impressions are everything. Gabe Jacas made sure his counted when he was in Foxborough a few weeks ago. After New England took the Illinois edge rusher with the 55th overall pick in the second round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night – moving up to get him – Jacas talked about the 30-visit and what stood out during it. “It’s honestly a…
The DNA of a New England Patriot has long been defined by toughness, versatility, and an unyielding commitment to the team. Following a season that saw the franchise return to the ultimate stage in Super Bowl LX, the Patriots appear to have found the personification of that identity in Gabe Jacas.