One Patriots Goal To Watch Throughout Each Faculty Soccer Bowl Recreation

The Patriots could have a eager eye on the 2025 NFL Draft.

New England has simply 4 video games left on the schedule, which implies time is working out to do something about its draft standing — which presently has the mind belief of Eliot Wolf and Jerod Mayo selecting at No. 3.

Mayo’s workforce is enjoying out the string however does have a purpose of determining how a lot of their final draft remains to be salvageable. Wolf has shifted his consideration towards rebuilding the putrid roster he helped put collectively, which incorporates ramping up scouting efforts as we method a real make-or-break weekend in April.

We plan on spending the following few months speaking prospects, which incorporates having a look at one from each single bowl recreation presently on the schedule.

Sure, meaning all 40.

DB John Huggins (#10), Jackson State

Celebration Bowl: vs. Western Kentucky
TV: ABC
(Dec. 14, 12 p.m. ET)

Huggins is among the many most fascinating prospects within the HBCU ranks, if not just for the truth that he’s proven nice resilience over the past six seasons. Florida, Robert Morris, Backyard Metropolis Group Faculty, New Mexico State and Jackson State have all given him possibilities to make a reputation for himself, with the latter lastly placing him ready the place he appears to be like like a authentic professional prospect.

The Celebration Bowl could possibly be his final likelihood, so it’s price seeing how he performs.

DB Bilhal Kone (#1), Western Michigan

Salute To Veterans Bowl: vs. South Alabama
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 14, 9 p.m. ET)

Kone is taken into account to be a high cornerback prospect within the non-power conferences and could have one final alternative to indicate that in opposition to South Alabama. The Patriots will wish to see extra of him on the Senior Bowl, however you may by no means beat true recreation motion.

OT Wyatt Milum (#74), West Virginia

Frisco Bowl: vs. Memphis
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 17, 9 p.m. ET)

Milum is amongst my favourite prospects in your entire draft, partly as a result of he’s about to play in a meaningless postseason recreation after a number of teammates and his coach all departed after the ultimate recreation of the season.

New England’s want for a sort out is the opposite motive, and in the event you aren’t the most important fan of the category’ high choices, this man could be the easiest of a deep center tier.

LB Jacob Dobbs (#27), James Madison

Boca Raton Bowl: vs. Western Kentucky
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 18, 5:30 p.m. ET)

Dobbs is an area product, having adopted head coach Bob Chesney to James Madison from Holy Cross. It’s unlikely he will get chosen, however that is the form of man who is available in as an undrafted free agent and makes some noise — which we’ve seen a couple of times in New England.

RB Jadyn Ott (#1), Cal

LA Bowl: vs. UNLV
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 18, 9 p.m. ET)

Ott is the primary of many working backs that we’ll see on this checklist as a result of that sneakily turned a necessity this season. The Patriots might use some depth behind Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson, with Ott being the right possibility as he has the instruments to develop into a profitable backup regardless of being seen as a mid-to-late-round decide.

Do you want explosive performs? Good, then you definately like Ott.

RB Jalen White (#25), Georgia Southern

New Orleans Bowl: vs. Sam Houston State
TV: ESPN 2
(Dec. 19, 7 p.m. ET)

We have now restricted choices with a few of these video games, and this can be a nice instance of that. White is sweet, however in all probability not adequate to pay an excessive amount of consideration to the New Orleans Bowl.

We stated 40. We give 40.

OL Clay Webb (#74), Jacksonville State

Treatment Bowl: vs. Ohio
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 20, 12 p.m. ET)

I’m doubling down; what’s it to ya?

Webb was an entry final week, however he’s a flexible offensive lineman with an awesome pedigree. Jacksonville State landed him following a few seasons at Georgia, the place he initially arrived as a five-star recruit.

IOL Jake Slaughter (#66), Florida

Gasparilla Bowl: vs. Tulane
TV: ESPN 2
(Dec. 20, 3:30 p.m. ET)

Slaughter is a completely huge (6-foot-5, 305 kilos) inside offensive lineman with the flexibleness to play all three spots on the inside. New England’s decision-makers have been infatuated with these varieties, so what does including yet another mauler damage?

EDGE Mikail Kamara (#6), Indiana

Faculty Soccer Playoff: vs. Notre Dame
TV: ABC
(Dec. 20, 8 p.m. ET)

Kamara is one in all many gamers who made the trek from James Madison to Indiana, following head coach Curt Cignetti in his super rise to prominence. Kamara in all probability might have discovered his approach to any faculty within the nation, nevertheless.

The Hoosiers don’t have many top-level draft prospects, however they’ve acquired somebody who jogs my memory lots of Melvin Ingram — a former three-time Professional Bowl expertise. Who wouldn’t be focused on that form of participant, particularly one which could possibly be obtained on Day 2?

EDGE Abdul Carter (#11), Penn State

Faculty Soccer Playoff: vs. SMU
TV: TNT
(Dec. 21, 12 p.m. ET

Carter is among the many highest prospects on this class, so deciding on him would imply utilizing the very best draft decide within the franchise’s historical past over the past three many years. New England additionally has a lot larger wants than a pass-rusher, so it’s powerful seeing him being the decide.

We simply can’t assist ourselves.

Carter can change a whole protection, and may simply be the piece Mayo is on the lookout for to make his imaginative and prescient come true. The Patriots might use a multi-level linebacker, much like the mildew of one other former Nittany Lion who wore No. 11 — Micah Parsons. Can they afford to make use of a top-three decide on him, although?

TE Gunnar Helm (#85), Texas

Faculty Soccer Playoff: vs. Clemson
TV: TNT
(Dec. 21, 4 p.m. ET)

Texas has loads of prospects price keeping track of, however Helm could be the very best match for New England.

The Patriots want to start out making ready for the long run on the tight finish place, and deciding on a participant like Helm very effectively might fill the timeline at One Patriot Place. Hunter Henry appears to be like like he can proceed to supply, however presumably changing Austin Hooper this offseason gained’t be straightforward. Helm is the kind of participant who might do this, whereas additionally being a long-term substitute for Henry.

EDGE J.T. Tuimoloau (#44), Ohio State

Faculty Soccer Playoff: vs. Tennessee
TV: ABC
(Dec. 21, 8 p.m. ET)

Tuimoloau is one in all many draftable prospects that can take the sector between Ohio State and Tennessee, however he may need essentially the most to realize.

Tuimoloau’s determination to return to high school didn’t assist his draft inventory, as an absence of manufacturing attending to the quarterback noticed him fall on the checklist of high defensive linemen. How can he enhance upon it? The Volunteers are going to run the ball a ton, and anchoring a stout run protection earlier than having a resurgent recreation in opposition to the high-powered Oregon Geese within the Rose Bowl would do the trick.

WR De’Corian Clark (#1), UTSA

Myrtle Seashore Bowl: vs. Coastal Carolina
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 23, 11 a.m. ET)

Clark is huge, quick and bodily.

It’s UTSA vs. Coastal Carolina, so a couple of respectable traits have been sufficient to get him on this checklist.

EDGE Korey Foreman (#0), Fresno State

Idaho Potato Bowl: vs. Northern Illinois
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 23, 2:30 p.m. ET)

Foreman is a former No. 1 total recruit with all of the traits on the planet to seek out success within the NFL, however has he completed sufficient throughout 4 comparatively disappointing seasons in school to be thought of in April? Foreman’s former coach positive thinks he has, as soon as evaluating him to Lawrence Taylor.

P Andrew Stokes (#36), USF

Hawai’i Bowl: vs. San Jose State
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 24, 8 p.m. ET)

You didn’t suppose I had punters in my bag, did you?

The Patriots aren’t going to draft a 30-year-old punter to switch a man they simply spent a decide on, so that is simply a possibility for me to flex my information of the punt recreation. Is that one thing price flexing?

TE Gavin Bartholomew (#86), Pittsburgh

Sports activities Bowl: vs. Toledo
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 26, 2 p.m. ET)

Bartholomew hasn’t been confirmed for this recreation, however Pitt and Toledo aren’t precisely overflowing with prospects. It’s truly fairly powerful determining who’s within the portal, who entered the draft, who’s enjoying in bowl video games and who isn’t, so give us a break if any of those guys find yourself sitting out.

Bartholomew’s athleticism needs to be sufficient for groups to provide him a glance within the later rounds, so he’s the decide right here.

RB Kyle Monangai (#5), Rutgers

Charge Bowl: vs. Kansas State
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 26, 5:30 p.m. ET)

Monangai is without doubt one of the higher working again prospects on this class, having put collectively back-to-back 1,200-yard seasons within the floor. Do the Patriots really feel snug taking a reasonably diminutive possibility? We’ll see, however he’s participant.

TE Harold Fannin Jr. (#0), Bowling Inexperienced

68 Ventures Bowl: vs. Arkansas State
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 26, 9 p.m. ET)

“Bowling Inexperienced? He will need to have simply picked a reputation out of a hat!”

Nope! Fannin is without doubt one of the greatest soccer gamers on this total draft and needs to be a direct starter as soon as he steps onto the sector within the NFL. New England ought to pay very shut consideration to him as a result of he’s a authentic weapon.

LB Danny Stutsman (#28), Oklahoma

Armed Forces Bowl: vs. Navy
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 27, 11 a.m. ET)

Stutsman shall be among the many first few off-ball linebackers to be taken off the board, however given the place that place has ended up lately, that would imply he slips all the way in which to Day 3. New England could be clever so as to add some depth on the second stage this offseason and can get an awesome have a look at one of many higher prospects as he prepares for the triple-option offense of Navy.

TE Eli Stowers (#9), Vanderbilt

Birmingham Bowl: vs. Georgia Tech
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 27, 3:30 p.m. ET)

Stowers is one other respectable tight finish, which this class simply occurs to be filled with. I’ll be spouting in regards to the tight ends and working again depth main as much as April, and this man and the following two are good examples of that.

RB Tahj Brooks (#28), Texas Tech

Liberty Bowl: vs. Arkansas
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 27, 7 p.m. ET)

Brooks is a superb depth possibility, particularly for a workforce that shall be on the lookout for some measurement (5-foot-10, 230 kilos) on the place.

TE Oronde Gadsden II (#19), Syracuse

Vacation Bowl: vs. Washington State
TV: FOX
(Dec. 27, 8 p.m. ET

Gadsen appears to be like extra like a large receiver than a good finish, however he jogs my memory of a extra athletic model of former Patriots tight finish Mike Gesicki. Does New England desire a second shot at that type of participant?

DL Shemar Stewart (#4), Texas A&M

Las Vegas Bowl: vs. USC
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 27, 10:30 p.m. ET)

Stewart is a second- or third-round possibility alongside the defensive inside, which is the candy spot for groups wanting so as to add high quality depth.

TE Bryson Nesbit (#18), UNC

Fenway Bowl: vs. UConn
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 28, 11 a.m. ET)

Nesbit caught 76 passes for 1,092 yards throughout two seasons catching passes from Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, however noticed his numbers drop throughout the board this season with out him. New England ought to do the man a favor and reunite him together with his favourite quarterback.

EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku (#6), Boston Faculty

Pinstripe Bowl: vs. Nebraska
TV: ABC
(Dec. 28, 12 p.m. ET)

Ezeiruaku is an area favourite, serving as the very best defensive prospect we’ve seen come out of Boston Faculty since Justin Simmons. It’ll be attention-grabbing to see how he does within the pre-draft course of, however on the very least we all know that he’ll put collectively one thing good on movie — as he all the time does.

WR Jack Bech (#18), TCU

New Mexico Bowl: vs. Louisiana
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 28, 2:15 p.m. ET)

It’s been some time because the Patriots had one in all these guys on the huge receiver place.

WR Xavier Restrepo (#7), Miami

Pop-Tarts Bowl: vs. Iowa State
TV: ABC
(Dec. 28, 3:30 p.m. ET)

The Patriots aren’t precisely available in the market for a slot receiver, but it surely doesn’t get higher than Restrepo — the main receiver within the historical past of Miami Hurricanes soccer. Sure, meaning he’s outpaced the likes of Michael Irvin, Andre Johnson, Reggie Wayne and Santana Moss. New England can’t precisely afford to be choosy in relation to buying weapons, so perhaps they keep watch over Restrepo.

WR Tory Horton (#14), Colorado State

Arizona Bowl: vs. Miami (Ohio)
TV: The CW
(Dec. 28, 4:30 p.m. ET)

Horton is an honest story, as he turned down big-time provides to stay at Colorado State.

Horton can also be the precise reverse of Restrepo, so watching each of those video games ought to offer you an honest have a look at the variability this class offers.

DL Davin Vann (#1), NC State

Army Bowl: vs. East Carolina
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 28, 5:45 p.m. ET)

Vann was our greatest possibility.

ATH Travis Hunter (#12), Colorado

Alamo Bowl: vs. BYU
TV: ABC
(Dec. 28, 7:30 p.m. ET)

Hunter goes to be the topic of a lot dialogue over the following few months. You’ll solely have yet another likelihood to see why.

EDGE Mike Inexperienced (#15), Marshall

Independence Bowl: vs. Military
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 28, 9:15 p.m. ET)

Inexperienced is one other carryover from our final version of this restricted collection, however there weren’t many choices to select from between the Black Knights and Thundering Herd.

TE Luke Lachey (#85), Iowa

Music Metropolis Bowl: vs. Missouri
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 30, 2:30 p.m. ET)

Lachey is one other tight finish who finds his approach onto our checklist, largely as a result of we’re questioning what’s up with the man.

Lachey had loads of followers main into the season, however his draft inventory has taken successful for some odd motive. It’s a deep class, however not sufficient for this man to be seen as a late-round possibility.

LB Jihaad Campbell (#11), Alabama

ReliaQuest Bowl: vs. Michigan
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 31, 12 p.m. ET)

Campbell is in an identical boat to Stutsman, with each being significantly better gamers than their draft inventory would point out. Alabama hasn’t lived as much as expectations as of late, however Campbell actually has and could be the right participant to enhance an uninspiring linebacking corps.

The Patriots have had loads of success with comparable gamers.

DL Thor Griffith (#50), Louisville

Solar Bowl: vs. Washington
TV: CBS
(Dec. 31, 2 p.m. ET)

Griffith is used to this space, having spent three seasons at Harvard from 2021-2023.

The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman positioned him on his “Freaks Listing” previous to this season, and for good motive. Griffith has bench pressed 225 kilos 45 instances and ran a 4.95 40 with a 10-yard break up of 1.65 seconds. Good.

EDGE Kyle Kennard (#5), South Carolina

Citrus Bowl: vs. Illinois
TV: ABC
(Dec. 31, 3 p.m. ET)

Kennard is my favourite participant on this draft, so that you’re rattling proper I’ll be watching him one final time. You need to, too.

EDGE Bradyn Swinson (#4), LSU

Texas Bowl: vs. Baylor
TV: ESPN
(Dec. 31, 3:30 p.m. ET)

LSU didn’t do us any favors, with offensive linemen Will Campbell and Emery Jones, huge receiver Kyren Lacy and tight finish Mason Taylor already declaring for the draft. Swinson it’s!

DT Walter Nolen (#2), Ole Miss

Gator Bowl: vs. Duke
TV: ESPN
(Jan. 2, 7:30 p.m. ET)

Nolen is an enormous possibility (6-foot-3, 305 kilos) alongside the inside, turning into one of the vital disruptive forces in all of faculty soccer throughout his lone season at Ole Miss. Who wouldn’t desire a former Texas A&M and Ole Miss defensive lineman?

EDGE Steven Parker (#0), Texas State

First Responder Bowl: vs. North Texas
TV: ESPN
(Jan. 3, 4 p.m. ET)

I’m working out of steam.

DT Aeneas Peebles (#16), Virginia Tech

Duke’s Mayo Bowl: vs. Minnesota
TV: ESPN
(Jan. 3, 7:30 p.m. ET)

Peebles is one other switch possibility alongside the inside, although his inventory may need fallen at Virginia Tech. Can he increase it again up with one ultimate shot?

IOL Jordan White (#53), Liberty

Bahamas Bowl: vs. Buffalo
TV: ESPN 2
(Jan. 4, 11 a.m. ET)

I don’t have something for this one. You may lastly click on away now.