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New England Prospects UDFA and Rookie Camp Invite List

April 28, 2024

The following players have either signed as undrafted free agent or have been invited to rookie mini camps. The list will be updated as we get more information. Jalen Coker, WR, Carolina Panthers (HC) UDFA Lorenzo Thompson, OT, Cleveland Browns (URI) UDFA Kyle Hergel, G, New Orleans Saints (B.C) UDFA Ayir Asante (Formally HC), New York Giants UDFA Mason Tipton, WR, New Orleans Saints (Yale) UDFA David Satkowski, G, Chicago…

Joe Milton brings a big arm and some excitement with him to the Patriots

April 28, 2024

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The Patriots surprised the football world on Saturday evening when they drafted Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton in the sixth round (Pick 193) of the NFL Draft. The pick surprised people but if you know director of scouting Eliot Wolf’s history and his ties to the Green Bay Packers, taking two quarterbacks in the same draft is not a surprise. Wolf’s father Ron Wolf was the Packers general manager in the…

Kansas City Chiefs draft Holy Cross OL C.J. Hanson

April 27, 2024

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All things considered, not a bad place to land for Holy Cross offensive lineman C.J. Hanson. On Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs drafted Hanson in the seventh round with the 248th overall pick. The reigning Super Bowl champs bolstered their line with the 6-foot-5, 300-pounder, a player who can carve out a place for himself in the NFL. With the pick, Hanson became the first Holy Cross player to get…

Robinson brings toughness and experience to the Patriots

April 27, 2024

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The Patriots drafted Texas A&M guard Layden Robinson with Pick 110 in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Robinson was a three year starter with the Aggies, starting 33 games and playing in 45 games total. Robinson is listed by the Patriots at 6-4 315 but when you watch Robinson on film, he doesn’t look that big. Regardless of his size, Robinson is an experienced, smart and tough player…

Day 3 prospects to watch for the Patriots

April 27, 2024

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Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images The Patriots have five picks today. They have the following picks: Round 4 – No. 103 Round 4 – No. 110 Round 6 – No. 180 Round 6 – No. 193 Round 7 – No. 231 The Patriots have two of the first ten picks of the day. Both are premium picks that they could use to address other needs like running back, defensive back…

Wallace’s versatility and ability to play left tackle is why the Patriots drafted him

April 27, 2024

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The Patriots drafted Penn State offensive tackle Caedan Wallace in the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday night. Wallace started 40 games at right tackle for the Nittany Lions during his college career. At 6-4 7/8 315, Wallace has good size and length. He is a fundamentally sound pass blocker. He kick sets quick and can cut the edge off for speed rushers. He has long arms and…

Seahawks draft UConn OL Christian Haynes

April 27, 2024

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One of the top offensive linemen in college football saw his name called Friday night at the NFL Draft. Christian Haynes, an offensive guard out of UConn, was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round with the 81st overall pick. “It was just a really great experience.,” Haynes said of being drafted. “Just being around family and friends, just to have the opportunity to hear my name called,……

Commanders draft DB Mike Sainristil

April 27, 2024

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On Friday night, the Washington Commanders drafted Mike Sainristil with the 50th overall pick, and the 18th selection in the second round. Sainristil is a slot corner who excelled at Michigan, and helped lead the Wolverines to a national title this past season. A local product out of Everett, Sainristil started his career at Michigan as a wide receiver. He had sporadic success there before settling in on the defensive…

Polk ready to be a jack of all trades in the Patriots offense

April 27, 2024

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The New England Patriots drafted Washington wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk 37th overall in the second round on Friday night. Polk, the #9 prospect in our New England Patriots Top 50 Patriots Prospects will be a jack of trades if you will in offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt’s offense. He can play the X, F and Z receiver spots and play them effectively. Being able to align in all three spots…

Browns draft OL Zak Zinter

April 26, 2024

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One of the best local linemen in recent memory, Zak Zinter, was drafted by the Cleveland Browns Friday night. The North Andover native and graduate of BB&N saw his name called in the NFL Draft with the 85th overall pick. An offensive guard, Zinter played at the University of Michigan and helped the Wolverines win a national title, although he suffered a broken tibia and fibula in this season’s win……

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