Ahmed Wagner is a 6'5" 234 pound move tight end who didn't see a lot of passes as Kentucky ran the ball more when Wagner was on the field. Like Asiasi and Keene, his skills weren't properly utilized. He caught 15 for 234 yards and 2 touchdowns. He runs a 4.64 and has a good vertical. Being that the Patriots don't have an X receiver to play the outside, with how he was used; he could fill that gap as an outside pass catcher.
Ha Ha Clinton Dix is a guy who can fill that safety linebacker hybrid role. Which would allow the Patriots evolve their defense. He can tackle and cover running backs and tight ends. He's 6'1" 211 pounds. While a little light for a linebacker, his speed would make up for it. His commitment has been questioned on occasion. The former first rounder is only 27 and with the shape of the linebacker core, he could help fill hybrid position and stop some of the more mobile offenses on a one year deal.
Elijah Riley is a 6'0" 205 pound defensive back out of Army, who like Dix can also fill that linebacker role. Riley excels at blitzing And playing the run but needs a little improvement in his man coverage skills. At 22, the Patriots could develop him into that Hybrid safety linebacker role while stashing him in the depth chart as a rotational piece early on.
The Patriots have needs at linebacker and receiver, while their tight end unit is unproven. These three players allow them to adapt and fill needs while giving them flexibility to create mismatches for opposing teams.
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