DRAFT TRACKER 2020
2020
DRAFT TRACKER
NEW ENGLANDPATRIOTS
TOP NEEDS
QB
TE
LB
OL
WR
NEEDS ANALYSIS
(NOTE: Needs appear in alphabetical order.) Now, I'd be looking to the draft for a QB if I were the Patriots, but NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah has reported that the team is expecting 2019 fourth-round pick Jarrett Stidham to be The Guy for the forseeable future. So, take that need with a grain of salt. Anyway, tight end (a no-man's land for receptions last season) and wide receiver (is there a deep threat in the house?) seem like spots to address if Bill Belichick wants to be generous to his young QB. Restocking the front seven would seem an important task given the losses New England suffered this offseason.
2025 SEASON RECORD
14-31st in AFC East
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It's rare to find a safety with elite size, speed, explosiveness and production at a Power 5 school and almost impossible to find one at a Division II school. Dugger crammed the stat sheet full and used those elite traits to dominate the opposition. At times, he seems bored with his level of competition, but his engagement can be instant and urgent when it needs to be. He plays with controlled violence and carries an alpha demeanor on the field. He has soft hands and is rangy, but needs to train his eyes and improve his fundamentals before he's coverage-ready. Dugger is a versatile, scheme-friendly safety who helps immediately on special teams and could develop into a talented NFL starter.
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Balancing Uche's skill set and athletic potential against his inexperience and lack of instincts makes him a challenging evaluation. He's unlikely to find sustained success as a situational rusher, but it should be in play for a team to turn loose his rush instincts and agility inside the pocket as a blitzer. He plays with closing burst, can tackle and is smoother in coverage than expected, but the difference in becoming a pro linebacker instead of a short-term, hybrid athlete will depend largely upon improving his second-level instincts and finding an eclectic defensive mind to unlock his potential.
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Stand-up 3-4 outside linebacker with an average rush, but good strength and technique at the point of attack. Jennings knows what it takes to win and plays assignment-oriented football using length and physicality to set hard edges. He plays with a tough field demeanor and can lay the lumber as a striker but is just an average athlete in space. His frame and toughness could make him an eventual starter as a run-thumping 3-4 OLB, but he needs more development as a rusher in order to reach his potential.
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Asiasi had just eight career catches heading into the 2019 season, but his '19 tape should be Exhibit A in assigning his draft grade. He needs to work on eliminating bad weight and improving his technique as an in-line blocker, but his athleticism and speed really stand out in space. He's a threat in the seam and with deep corners and over routes in a play-action based attack. Once he learns to attack throws and body defenders with his frame, he will offer value as a possession target on third downs. Asiasi's areas of improvement are attainable and he projects as a play-making Y with future TE1 potential.
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Swiss Army Knife versatility performing in-line, as a wingback, from the slot, as a fullback, and even as a personal protector in pass protection. He's lean but well-defined and his play speed and competitiveness are both a plus. He will struggle against NFL power at the point of attack, but his ability to block in space and catch the football make him naturally suited for the H-back role, where teams can align him around the formation as needed. He should fit into a core special teams role even though he is surprisingly inexperienced in that area. He has the make-it-in-the-league play traits and mental makeup of a Day 3 target.
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Well-built kicker who has the leg strength to handle kickoff duties and should have the power to muscle up on tries of 50-plus. While he was extremely accurate from 40-plus in 2019, that distance had been a major issue for him in previous years. His drive kicks come out without as much lift and his truncated follow-through might need some work in order to create more consistent ball flight. The 2019 results were encouraging, but he still has much to prove.
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Powerful and wide, Onwenu's natural play strength is somewhat offset by his below-average athletic ability. With better hand placement and attention to footwork, he can take a step forward as a drive blocker with the ability to move bodies around, but he'll be a scheme-specific prospect who could struggle against quick, upfield players and sub-package rushers. He has backup guard ability and potential as a Day 3 pick.
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Herron is flexible and athletic with the foot quickness to compete in a camp as a zone-blocking guard. However, he's often in a state of flux and having to fight for survival due to suspect hand usage and body control. He may not have enough play strength to withstand NFL defensive tackles in one-on-one situations, but he does have intriguing athletic traits and may be looked at as a developmental prospect.
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The quick twitch and lateral quickness can be intriguing when they pop on tape, but his inability to leverage gaps, take on blockers and play with consistent recognition of play development is problematic. Maluia has good speed, agility and short-area movement skills, but he will be a long shot to earn a roster spot unless he can become a special teams star.
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Undersized, but unmistakably tough and determined. Woodard's four seasons as a starting lineman have coincided with impressive rushing seasons by a variety of runners who are now in the pros. He moves with explosive burst off the snap and is made for a zone scheme, but is not a finesse center. While he looks to mix it up, he lacks the length and bend to foster block-sustain when moving forward. He should be decent in pass pro, but a lack of patience and that same inconsistent pad level creates opportunities for rush counters to beat him.
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