New England Patriots

Quarterbacks take center stage in Wolf’s pre-draft press conference

April 18, 2024
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Patriots de facto general manager Eliot Wolf met with the media for about 20 minutes on Thursday morning and as one would expect, the focus was on the quarterbacks and what the Patriots will do with the third overall pick. Wolf addressed a variety of topics but the quarterbacks seemed to be on most media members minds in attendance. Wolf obviously did not reveal any of the Patriots draft plans……

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Patriots Draft Need #6: EDGE

April 18, 2024
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The Patriots seem to be set at outside linebacker/EDGE on paper but in reality, they could use another pass rusher. Especially one that gives them some juice off the corner.  When you look at this draft class at EDGE, there are elite pass rushers at the top of the class in Dallas Turner of Alabama and Jared Verse of Florida State but the Patriots are not taking one early so……

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Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #33: Joe Milton, QB, Tennessee

April 17, 2024
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Joe Milton has the strongest arm in this draft and is the ultimate developmental project in this class. Milton started his career at Michigan before transferring prior to the 2020 season. Milton has technically only started one full season and that was last season where he threw 20 touchdown passes and for 2,813 yards. In this era of the spread offense, those are not eye popping numbers. Especially in Josh……

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Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #34: Gabe Hall, DT, Baylor

April 17, 2024
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Courtesy of Baylor Athletics A three year starter at Baylor, Hall could play the three technique defensive tackle in a 40 front and kick outside to a five technique defensive end in a 30 front. Hall had some ups and downs at Baylor but he put himself on the map with a solid Senior Bowl performance. He really caught coaches, scouts and talent evaluators attention and proved that he could……

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

April 17, 2024
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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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Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #37: Lorenzo Thompson, OT, Rhode Island

April 16, 2024
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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

April 15, 2024
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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

April 14, 2024
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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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Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #40: Giovanni Manu, OT, University of British Columbia

April 14, 2024
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Manu is one of two offensive tackle prospects from the University of British Columbia. The other is Theo Benedict who is also getting the attention of front office executives and scouts.  Manu is massive. He has primarily played tackle in his college career but could kick inside and play guard as well. He profiles more as a right tackle.  Here is my scouting report on Giovanni Manu Giovanni Manu, OT,……

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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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