https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/mel-kiper-alohi-gillman-could-be-next-patriots-sleeper-player
Because Belichick has a history of success in the late rounds, Kiper thinks Bill will draft Alohi Gillmam. Kiper infers Gollman to be an undersized UDFA special teams prospect, and one that could play everywhere.
“He’s a solid kid. He’s a special teams guy going in. He’s probably a late-round possibility going in at best. He runs adequately. He’s got decent sideline-to-sideline range. He’ll be a special teams guy. He’ll hit you. He’ll tackle you. You know who he reminds me of? A guy Belichick would draft. Bill Belichick would look at Alohi Gilman … a late-round possibility for the New England Patriots. That’s the kind of guy that he likes. He’ll make his mark early on.” said Kiper.
Gillman not only tested well at the Combine but had some near top scores for his position. Before saying that Gillman is a tackling machine who can help in coverage, when he's not shutting down the run, Marsdale is quick to remind people Gillman is undersized.
"Gilman had a strong showing at the NFL Combine, which comes after a good week at the Senior Bowl. He checked in at 5-10 4/8 and 201 pounds. He had 9 2/8 inch hands and 30 7/8 inch arms, as well as a 74 inch wingspan" said Marsdale.
The article quotes Gillman as saying "he's always getting the "you can't play" and then playing to prove them wrong." Basically Gillman is coming in with a chip on his shoulder wherever he goes.
Altogether this is supposed to make Gillman a good fit for the Patriots, and if Gillman is put in the right position, It could be, The Patriots lost Nate Ebner and will need to replace him, so there maybe just a spot open in New England.
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