Here’s the latest with some re-jiggering after the Easley pick – six guys are off because they were taken or are no longer a need. For tonight I’m hoping offensive guard and tight end. Wild cards would be linebacker or defensive end.
- *Xavier Su’a-Filo, OG, UCLA: Experienced and powerful, instant starter at right guard for Pats? Probably gone in the early second.
- *Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE, Washington: Prototypical Y-TE who is a solid red-zone threat and blocks with aggression. Another good Gronk compliment and maybe my favorite TE for the Pats.
- *David Yankey, OG, Stanford: Versatile captain with very good size could be immediate starter inside.
- Joel Bitonio, OT, Nevada: Outstanding playing personality and dedication to football. Very versatile, shot up draft boards near the end.
- Marquise Lee, WR, USC: Dynamic receiver who might be too good to pass up despite the presence of Aaron Dobson.
- Trent Murphy, DE/OLB, Stanford: Good instincts, motor and toughness. Bit of a tweener in Pats system, but plays the way they like.
- *Kareem Martin, DE, North Carolina: Good strength and burst. Could slip inside on passing downs. Captain.
- *C.J. Fiedorowicz, TE, Iowa: Willing blocker with slippery ability to get open. Another solid TE prospect that could play the Y.
- Troy Niklas, Y-TE, Notre Dame: Huge target in the mold of Gronk with the potential to be an every-down tight end almost immediately.
- Jace Amaro, F-TE, Texas Tech: Still a bit raw but knows how to get open in the passing game with ideal tight end size. He’d be a good compliment to Gronk and able to play the Y or F spots.
- *Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State: Good size and productivity in Bill O’Brien’s offense that would translate to pros.
- *Gabe Jackson, OG, Miss State: Excellent size with nimble feet. Can be over-aggressive at times. Two-time captain. Very SEC experienced.
- Travis Swanson, C, Arkansas: Would give the Pats a huge size bump at the center spot. Familiarity with Arkansas offese will help transition. Two-time captain, football junkie.
- Weston Richburg, C, Colorado State: Durable vocal leader with good size.
- *Russell Bodine, C, North Carolina: Short-armed, but aggressive and great knee bend. Good size too.
- Jason Verrett, CB, TCU: Undersized but competitive, likely best to fit in the slot.
- Carlos Hyde, RB, Ohio State: Good all-around running back who runs hard downhill, welcomes contact.
- Andre Williams, RB, Boston College: Smart, powerful back would be good insurance on Ridley/Vereen.
- Christian Jones, ILB, Florida State: Great athlete with ideal size who could play multiple LB positions. Awareness an issue? Sounds like Mayo.
- Dakota Dozier, OG, Furman: Outstanding size with powerful build. Experienced and light on feet.
- Jonotthan Harrison, C, Florida: Size, strength and intangibles. Could play any interior position.
- *Logan Thomas, QB, Virginia Tech: Elite athleticism and size, would need time but could develop to challenge Brady in 2-3 years.
- Bryan Stork, C, Florida State: Athletic with excellent size. Hard worker, the game is important to him.
- Brock Vereen, FS, Minnesota: Shane’s brother is a smart, rangy free safety who is a leader.
- Marcus Smith, DE, Louisville: Hybrid defender who could play multiple spots and roles. HS QB.
- Ed Stinson, DE, Alabama: Great frame with impressive size and strength. Would be an interesting developmental tool in BB’s defense. Two-gapper, maybe any spot in 34 DL.
- Crockett Gilmore, TE, Colorado State: Good size for a Y tight end, maybe not the best receiving threat but could be a good Gronk insurance type in later rounds.
- Vinnie Sunseri, SS, Alabama: Instinctive, physical and a leader. Coming off injury.
- Max Bullough, ILB, Michigan State: Big, tough, experienced, durable, competitive Mike linebacker with good speed.
- Trey Burton, F-TE, Florida: Versatile and competitive. Player multiple spots, incl. QB. McDaniels’ Swiss Army Knife?
- Pierre Desir, CB, Lindenwood: Great size, outside press man potential, but from small school.
- Tyler Gaffney, RB, Stanford: Good size and versatility, runs downhill. Good compliment to the current NE backs.
- Jarvis Landry, WR, LSU: Determined, tough and aggressive. Not ideal size but plays hard. Captain.
- TJ Jones, WR, Notre Dame: Experienced captain who would be a slot receiver with some versatility (special teams) on Pats.
- Jared Abbrederis, WR, Wisconsin: Smart, hardworking receiver who has all the intangibles. Ran many Patriots-like routes.
- Quincy Enunwa, WR, Nebraska: Good size and excellent intangibles. Could play outside.
- Brandon Linder, OG, Miami: Great size, durability, and intangibles. Aggressive. Versatile – played all along line, incl. TE.
- *Jeremy Gallon, WR, Michigan: Good coverage recognition, smooth. Quick, good explosion, nice hands. Undersized.
- Ladarius Perkins, RB, Miss. St: Captain with great agility and vision. Underrated catcher, good acceleration.
- *Jordan Tripp, OLB, Montana State: Instinctive and tough.
- Travis Carrie, CB, Ohio: Good size and awareness with special teams experience. Student of the game, leadership.
- Josh Mauro, DE, Stanford: Good size and versatility,not a ton of pass rush presence but could develop.
- Tom Savage, QB, Pittsburgh: Inconsistent pocket passer.
- Rob Blanchflower, Y-TE, UMass: Good size and experience. Developmental #3 Y-TE.