According to Cox, "Coe was viewed as a potential first-round talent after racking up seven sacks and 13 1/2 tackles for loss as a redshirt sophomore in 2018. But while Auburn teammates Derrick Brown (seventh overall) and Marlon Davidson (47th) cemented their statuses as top-50 picks last season, Coe’s productivity plummeted, and his draft stock sank.
Listed at 6-foot-5, 291 pounds on Auburn’s 2019 roster, Coe is a versatile defensive lineman who played everywhere from D-tackle to outside linebacker for the Tigers."
The Patriots love guys who have issues and their stock falls. It's become their bread and butter. So is versatility. Patriots fans are going to like Coe who is just like Richard Seymour.
Auburn's head coach gave Coe some praise during spring workouts “He can play outside, he can play inside, he can play off the ball, He’s a very versatile player that gives our defense a lot of flexibility. It’s kind of rare, but I think it’s a good rare.”
Coe admitted he could've played better at Auburn, and that he was a bit demoralized during his career at Auburn.
Coe said "It really hurt me during that time period, and now I realize that I was trying to help the team out more than I was trying to help myself out. Then when I was trying to help the team out with certain stuff, it wasn’t really working out for me.”
The Patriots have depth on the defensive line but other than Adam Butler, who really stands out. Coe has a chance to compete and earn a spot on the Patriots roster.
Marino of the Draft Network wrote about Coe, Coe has a "Thick, powerful frame with good muscular definition. Showcases good functional strength at the point of attack and he sets firm edges. Has experience playing just about every technique along the defensive line in both odd and even fronts. Hands are heavy and he can control reps if he wins with first contact. Plays with good extension and can defend two gaps against the run as a five-tech."
Crabbs followed up with "Nick Coe projects ideally as a base 3-4 defensive end at the NFL level. Coe has been exposed to a number of different roles but his versatility will not extend to the next level without significant overhaul. As is, Coe is long-armed and at his best when he's able to lock horns and engaged with blockers in head on collisions. Asking him to serve as a two-gap defender is the best way to make the most of his strength and length — but he's going to need more polish to be a three down player."
Last word's Lou Issa also wrote about Coe saying "with his size and ability to stop the run, Coe would fit well as a run-stopping 4-3 three-tech DT or a five-tech DE in a 3-4. Coe flashes moments of nastiness and rugged play but will need to be more consistent if he wants to be part of a franchise’s rotation on the defensive line."
What's clear with Coe is he needs development but he has the potential to be a serious piece on the defensive front. It may take him two or three years but as long as he puts in the work, he'll get there.
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