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

April 15, 2024

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……

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……

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,……

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……

Patriots Mock Draft: 4.0

April 14, 2024

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It is our fourth of six mock drafts and in this installment, I use the PFN Mock Draft Simulator to do another Patriots Mock Draft. I made two trades down, one with the Titans and another with the Browns. We picked up three extra pick and used them to add two players and to facilitate the second trade. Here is our fourth mock draft. Round One: Pick 7: Drake Maye,……

Patriots Top 50 Prospects: #42: Hasaan Hypolite, LB/S, Houston

April 13, 2024

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Hypolite was a three time captain for the Cougars. He started his career at Colorado before transferring to Houston. In 12 games last season, he had 33 total tackles and one tackle for loss. His numbers don’t jump out at you but like Marte Mapu in last year’s draft, Hypolite is a hybrid linebacker/safety who can play in all three levels and play a variety of roles. Here is my……

Patriots Top 50 Prospects: #43: Ainias Smith, WR, Texas A&M

April 11, 2024

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Image courtesy of Texas A&M Smith caught 53 passes for 795 yards and two touchdowns in his final seasons at Texas A&M. He averaged 15 yards per reception. He is a game breaker who can also be a factor in the return game. Smith was a five year starter at Texas A&M which is hard to do at any school. He finished with 19 career touchdowns. Here is my scouting……

Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #44: Kam Stutts, OG, Auburn

April 11, 2024

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Image courtesy of Auburn Athletics Stutts played guard at Auburn. He played in 31 games with 25 starts (18 at RG, 7 at LG). He has good size and length and plays with good power as a run blocker. Here is my scouting report on Stutts. Kameron Stutts, OG, 6-4 319, Auburn Initial Quicks: Gets off the ball with decent quickness. Engages defenders at the contact point and can reset the……

Trading for Tee Higgins should be no-brainer for Patriots

April 10, 2024

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Well, this is an easy one. Usually when there’s smoke around trade talks around draft time, there’s a few different fires. Now, with various national reports (more so speculation) that the Patriots are still looking at making a trade for a No. 1 receiver, Tee Higgins is the obvious big target. Higgins is now one of just two players that were franchise tagged that have not signed. Higgins requested a…

Top 50 Patriots Prospects: #45: Darrell Simpson, OT, Tulsa

April 9, 2024

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Simpson is another scheme versatile swing tackle who can play guard or tackle in the NFL. He has a massive frame and can be hard to deal with, especially inside at guard where he routinely mauls people in the run game. Simpson started 12 games at right tackle in 2023. He started three games at guard on 2022. Simpson started his career at Oklahoma. He has terrific size and with……

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