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Overall, the last five years, 24 of the last 45 players the Patriots selected in the draft were college captains. That includes five of the nine members of the 2014 draft class, including Dominique Easley, Jimmy Garoppolo, Bryan Stork, Jon Halapio and Zach Moore. (In addition, Iowa’s Morris was a two-time captain for the Hawkeyes.)
https://www.patspropaganda.com/overall-the-last-five-years-24-of-the-last-45/
I certainly hope so. They have some interesting guys that they’ve added – LaFell, Gallon, James White, Justin Jones, and the UDFA running backs as well. Along with the second-year guys it’s just a question of who can stay healthy and find a role in the offense.
Ideally Dobson takes his game to the next level, but if he falters I think LaFell will be breathing down his neck. After Edelman and Amendola there will be a lot of competition for spots.
Gallon looks and runs like a running back and is quicker than fast. Not the biggest or fastest, but is a crisp, clean route runner with usually-sure hands. He has savvy awareness and very good vision with the ball in his hands to create some separation and do something after the catch. Gallon will be limited in the NFL due to his smallish frame and mediocre speed, but he is a tough, competitive football player who will find a niche at the next level as a No. 4 or 5 WR.
Morris has average size, speed and athletic traits, but makes up for it with his relentless attitude and hustle to disrupt plays all over the field, including the backfield. His overaggressive style will get him in trouble at times, lacking the fluidity to easily recover, but he is smart and coachable with top intangibles.
Jeremy Gallon Tribute (by Dan N)
https://www.patspropaganda.com/jeremy-gallon-tribute-by-dan-n/
He’s tough and he loves the competition. He’s only 5’7" but his vj is 39.5" so he plays bigger than his size. His low center of gravity gives him excellent balance for YAC but he isn’t big or powerful enough to break many tackles. He has the fast acceleration of smaller players and the speed to get by CBs. He also has very good hands, vision, coordination and balance. He can play any WR position including boundary despite his stature. He’d be a perfect slot guy imho bc of his ability to run after the catch but TB would have to throw him open. He’s faster than WW.
2014 Draft – WR Thread – Page 5 – Patriots Planet – New England Patriots Forums and Message Boards
Good analysis of Gallon from @animedpet.
Jemea Thomas vs Virginia (2013) | Draft Breakdown
Taking a closer look at Jemea Thomas in this film via Draft Breakdown. A very Patriots-esque guy, not surprisingly. Versatile – played on the back end, in the slot, returned kicks. Physical, seems to have a good sense of where he is and what his job is. Solid fundamental tackler. Plays bigger than his measured size.
Might take injuries for him to make it to the final 53-man roster, but he’s so versatile he could find himself contributing sooner than later.
