Day two of the NFL Draft kicks off at 7 pm tonight. Here are some prospects to watch for the Patriots in rounds two and three.
Patrick Paul, OT, Houston: Paul has started 44 games in his career at Houston. He has the requisite length necessary to play left tackle (6-7 331). Taking him at 34 might be a little high but if the Patriots trade down, he would be a second round option.
Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU: Versatile guard, tackle body type who can develop into a dominant lineman with more fundamental work. Arm length and height could be an issue at tackle but he could be a pro bowl guard.
Roger Rosengarten, OT, Washington: Athletic left tackle type who has experience and requisite skill set to step in and start as a rookie. Rosengarten could potentially kick inside to guard as well. Started 28 games in the last three years at Washington.
Kiram Amegadjie, OT, Yale: Another versatile lineman who projects as a left tackle but could also play inside. Amegadjie has arm length and good feet to go with it. He can start from day one in the right situation.
Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame: Versatility seems to be the theme along the offensive line. Fisher profiles as a right tackle or guard but has the length and footwork to rep at left tackle. A tough, physical lineman who is fundamentally sound.
Christian Jones, OT, Texas: Jones is more of a true left tackle at 6-5 305. He has good feet and does a good job of cutting off the edge of speed rushers. He is a little high in his stance but Jones has the physical tools necessary to play left tackle long term.
Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State: Big bodied wide receiver who is a true X. Wins with a wide catch radius and good body control in contested catch situations. Reminds me of DeVante Parker.
A.D Mitchell, WR, Texas: Big, explosive target who can separate and finish in the open field. Mitchell is a first round talent but inconsistency and attitude issues dropped him on the board.
Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia: Super productive receiver who is best suited to play the Z or the F. McConkey is an outstanding route runner who creates separation on breaks and knows how to attack the voids in zone coverage. An ideal fit in the West Coast offense.
Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky: Slot receiver type who can also play the Z or the F. Effective underneath on perimeter screens and crossing routes. Corley has a second gear in space and can finish plays in the end zone. Doesn’t fill the X receiver need but Corley could be a good complement to what the Patriots have. Thickly built. A playmaker.
Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan: A three level threat who can can make plays both in the passing but also as a runner and in the return game. He doesn’t play X but he plays the Z and the F and can make big plays.
Ja’Lynn Polk, WR, Washington: Polk isn’t the athlete that some of these other guys are but he is fundamentally sound, a hard worker and he has some of the best tracking skills in this draft. Another Z or F.
Ja’Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas: Sanders is an undersized move tight end who could create match ups in the middle of the field. Sanders has a second gear and can finish in the open field.
Jared Wiley, TE, TCU: A big, athletic target who profiles more as a Y who plays in line than a U or move tight end. Wiley has a wide catch radius and can go up and get it. Needs work as a blocker but Wiley’s skill is elite.
Theo Johnson, TE, Penn State: Arguably the best blocking tight end in this class. Johnson is also a factor in the short and intermediate passing game. He would be a terrific value in the third round.
Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa: DeJean is a first round talent. He can play corner or safety and also impact the return game as well. A tremendous value pick if the Patriots opt to bypass needs at 34.
Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama: A long, lengthy corner who is best suited lining up on the back side over X receivers. He has good hands and does a good job re-routing receivers and getting on their hip. He has consistency and health issues.
Edgerrin Cooper, EDGE, Texas A&M: Cooper is an explosive edge rusher who can be disruptive and make plays behind the line of scrimmage. Can also be a difference maker underneath in zone coverage.