With their first pick on day two, the Patriots acquired defensive tackle Christian Barmore from Alabama. He's a little light, only 310 pounds and can have issues getting off one on one blocks. He gives up leverage, especially against the run. And he is still very raw. The good news is he is a versatile tackle that can play in a 34, 43, or 52, and can help provide pressure in the pass rush. The problem is, can he improve his run stopping ability. Until he gets developed, the Patriots still have a hole open up the middle to the second level. He's probably only going to be used in pass rush situations early on.
With their second pick, the Patriots selected Ronnie Perkins from Oklahoma. While he has okay weight for an end at around 260, he's only 6'2". Like Barmore, Perkins offers flexibility and can play 4-3 end or 3-4 olb. Unfortunately also like Barmore, Perkins is raw and plays with poor leverage. He's good at coming around the edge but struggles breaking blocks. While he could use some development in that department, he's better against the pass than the run. Unlike Barmore, who I am certain will see time, I am not so certain with Perkins. Perkins might be a depth piece who gets an occasional snap to give breathers early on, unless he shows improvement in either the pass or the rush. Hopefully he has better control over his substance abuse issues than Josh Gordon.
The Patriots needed someone in the middle of the defensive line but where they needed a run stopping defensive tackle that could push the pocket back consistently into the quarterback on passing plays, they got a pass rusher who has shown signs of inconsistency and is in need of development. Then they got a pass rusher to come off the edge but inconsistency again is cause for concern, along with one off field concern. These two might not make an impact until year two.
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