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Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #35: C.J Hanson, OT, Holy Cross

Image courtesy of Holy Cross Athletics A three year starter at Holy Cross, Hanson was one of the leader of the Crusaders the past three seasons. He will be making the move inside from tackle. He started 38 games in his career. He was Third Team All-American; First Team All-Patriot and a team captain last season. Here is my scouting report on C.J Hanson C.J Hanson, OT, 6-5 300, Holy……

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5 Observations from Brown Spring Practice

The Brown Bears held their ninth spring practice of the spring on Tuesday evening at the Erickson Athletic Complex.  It was a beautiful evening for football. Head Coach James Perry called it a “Chamber of Commerce” kind of day and he was right. You couldn’t have asked for better weather to practice in. As usual, practice was uptempo. The Bears don’t waste time and they do not waste reps. They……

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What Don Brown said about UMass at this point in the spring

Here is what UMass coach Don Brown said in relation to where the team is at this point. (inaudible, where you want to be?) I think this. We’ve just shifted to where we’re tackling. We did something Saturday. We did something today. Probably do some Thursday. Probably a little bit on Saturday. But that’s probably the area we’re behind, in terms of assignments and running and competitiveness and all that…….

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Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #36: Kedon Slovis, QB, BYU

Image courtesy of BYU Slovis is the first quarterback in our 50 Patriots Prospects to watch. He is well travelled originally committing to USC before transferring to Pitt and then BYU.  His numbers the past four seasons leave a lot to be desired. He moved around and dealt with injuries throughout his college career. He never fully got into a rhythm wherever he played and struggled to stick as the……

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Penix dinner and visit strictly a due diligence thing

Image courtesy of the University of Washington Calm down Patriots fans. Just because the Patriots had dinner with Michael Penix last night and are working him out today, does not mean they are trading down and considering the former Washington signal caller later. Could they? Sure but they are just doing their due diligence with Penix like they have with all of the other quarterbacks. Penix was one of the……

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Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #37: Lorenzo Thompson, OT, Rhode Island

Image courtesy of Rhode Island Athletics Thompson started 37 straight games for the Rams. He was a captain for Head Coach Jim Fleming. He earned First Team All-CAA honors and was a third team All-American. Thompson played in the Hula Bowl and participated in the Patriots local pro day.  Here is my scouting report on Lorenzo Thompson  Lorenzo Thompson, OT, 6-6 305, Rhode Island  Initial Quicks: Thompson gets off the……

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Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #38: Chau Smith-Wade, CB, Washington State

Smith-Wade originally committed to Wyoming before changing his mind and signing with Washington State prior to signing day in 2020.  Thickly built slot corner who is smooth and fluid athletically. Finished last season with 36 tackles and 6 passes defended. He has 3 interceptions in his career. All three were in 2022.  Smith-Wade has played mostly on the outside in college but profiles as more of a nickel, dime corner……

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Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #39: Jalen Coker, WR, Holy Cross

Courtesy of Holy Cross Athletics A four year starter at Holy Cross. Led the Crusaders in receiving each of his four years in the program. Played predominately on the outside as an X receiver.  Finished 2023 with 59 catches for 1,040 yards and 15 touchdowns. He averaged 17.6 yards per catch.  Here is the scouting report on Jalen Coker.  Jalen Coker, WR, 6-1 208, Holy Cross Hands: Shows good concentration……

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