The New England Patriots could go a variety of different ways in the NFL Draft, and one of their top needs is offensive tackle. If they decide to pick at third overall where they are now, they shouldn’t be looking to take a tackle there. Many around the league believe they will select a quarterback with their first round pick, and use the rest of the draft to build around their future face of the franchise. Could that mean using their second-round pick on a tackle? In a stacked offensive tackle draft class, how will the Patriots use their assets…
Author: Zach McGlone
Zach McGlone
Zach is a sports writer covering the New England Patriots and the NFL Draft for Gridiron Heroics. He has experience in coaching football, and uses his knowledge of the game in all of his writing.
The New England Patriots have been busy with their top 30 visits. They recently brought in Oregon receiver Troy Franklin. Franklin had a great 2023 season at Oregon but struggled tremendously at the Scouting Combine. If the Patriots believe that Franklin just had a bad day, they may be willing to bet on his upside as a playmaker. After all, Franklin’s film from 2023 doesn’t lie, he’s a serious downfield threat who can make a huge play at any moment. There are some questions about his game, though, and he could struggle at the next level without proper coaching and…
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