The Patriots need Tackle help. If they didn't shuffle Wynn and Brown around, do they need help? I don't know but it's not improbable that the line would've been better. Since they need major help now at the position, here's 14 names I came across as being possible Patriots fits.
1) Peter Skoronski, Northwestern, 6'4" 294 pounds
Matthew Lewis said, "Skoronski is easily the most polished offensive lineman in this draft class. He has incredible technique, quickness, and power which allows him to neutralize almost any defender. I think that he would best work for a pass-heavy team where he can play to his strengths. But, if he works on improving his pull blocking and 2nd level blocking, he will fit any scheme."
Kyle Crabbs said, "Expectations for Skoronski will be the same even amid different positional forecasts—he should be a starter from day one. I do see some potential challenges to being a positive starter immediately, as he’ll either need to acclimate to setting against NFL-caliber linemen each and every week on the edge or he’ll be charged with re-calibrating as an interior lineman. But by year three of his rookie contract, expect to see a quality starter up front."
2) Paris Johnson Jr., Ohio State, 6'6" 315 pounds
Joe Marino said, "Johnson has the makings of an early NFL starter at left tackle with the ceiling to grow into an impact starter and pillar for his unit at the next level."
Josh Edwards said, "Johnson has exposure playing both guard and tackle during his career with the Buckeyes. He is quick out of his stance and does a good job of sealing backside blocks. Johnson blocks with good leverage in the run game and uses his hands well to forklift defenders. He can do a better job of dropping anchor and absorbing contact. The Cincinnati native looks for work when disengaged and drives his feet on contact."
3) Broderick Jones, Georgia, 6'4" 315 pounds
Ian Cummings said, "Jones will undoubtedly take his lumps, particularly as a pass protector, but more experience is what he needs to further hone his skill set. Once he gets that experience and continues to build around his high-level physical profile, Jones can be an impact starter at either left or right tackle — a projection that’s well worth a Round 1 pick."
Damian Parson said, "In all, Jones is a strong, physically gifted, and talented offensive line prospect. As good as he is entering the league, there is more potential and upside for Jones to elevate his game. I can see him starting at left tackle early on if the void is there. Although, I do believe he can slide into guard if a team needed him to. The long-term outlook? He will be a multi-year starting OT. "
4) Dawand Jones, Ohio State, 6'8" 360 pounds
Matthew Jones said, "Has rare size, athleticism, and coordination for a player of that size, traits which should tantalize teams looking for a starting right tackle. Could fit in either a zone or inline scheme, winning in a phone booth or disrupting defensive fronts in space in the run game and mirroring effectively in pass protection. As long as he keeps his weight under control, looks like a pretty safe bet to develop into a long-term starter sooner rather than later."
Joe Marino said, "Jones has the makeup of a quality starter at the next level that has plenty of dominant moments but his restrictions could lead to some variance based on matchups."
5) Jaelyn Duncan, Maryland, 6'6" 320 pounds
Ian Cummings said, "At his maximum, Duncan has a starter’s traits, either at tackle or on the interior. But he’s mainly relied on those traits throughout his collegiate career, without much refinement, and he might not be ready to start in the NFL on Day 1. Ideally, he has time to sit and keep growing, because with his non-elite length, the margin for error will be smaller against NFL defenders."
Draft Bible said, "A stellar mover with dominant power in a massive frame, Jaelyn Duncan’s pure athleticism may rival that of any prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft class. He can play four of the five offensive line positions and flashes solid technique. That said, Duncan’s high pad level, raw hand usage, and inconsistent angles will limit him early in his career. He is an early backup with elite potential."
6) Matthew Bergeron, Syracuse, 6'5" 325 pounds
Joe Marino said, "While he’s mostly an effective run blocker, his functional strength appears only to be average and he’s more reliant on technique, angles, and body positioning to create movement in the run game. Hey may only be a fit for zone rushing offense and I wouldn’t rule out a transition to guard for Bergeron at the next level."
Ian Cummings said, "Nevertheless, if draft evaluation is projecting what players can be, then Bergeron has one of the most exciting ceilings in the 2023 NFL Draft. His all-encompassing skill set not only offers scheme versatility, but he also has experience at left and right tackle. Bergeron can be a quality NFL starter, with the flexibility to play both tackle spots"
7) Darnell Wright, Tennessee, 6'6" 335 pounds
Joe Marino said, "Wright has the makeup of a quality NFL starter in a run scheme that is willing to accept his modest range. His experience against top competition, power, and mass give him the chance to be a starter early in his career."
Matthew Jones said, "An experienced SEC starter with rare size and lower-body strength, he looks fine as line as he’s not asked to cover much ground, but doesn’t exactly dominate opponents either, lacking the aggression, explosiveness, and mean streak teams look for in a phone booth. Played tackle almost exclusively in college and could conceivably play on the right side for an inline team, but might be more comfortable as a guard, where his lack of lateral quickness won’t be as evident. Could potentially develop into a pretty good starter if he gets more glass in his diet."
8) Blake Freeland, BYU, 6'8" 305 pounds
Kyle Crabbs said, "Freeland can provide several of the “uncoachable” elements of the position, starting with his size and mass occupied as a blocker on the edge. And with sufficient linear athleticism, he figures to project into a zone-based system that encourages him to take the air out of his blocks quickly, latch, and establish hands. Because of his stature, he’ll certainly occupy a roster spot for years to come. But the question will be if a team can develop him further and provide the environment needed to protect him from his limitations and bottle up his plus qualities to serve as a starter."
Ian Cummings said, "He’ll need some development, but he can be an impact starting tackle in the NFL. He’s a road grader on the ground with the mobility, range, and power to be scheme-diverse, and he has potential in pass protection."
9) Nick Broeker, Ole Miss, 6'5" 315 pounds
Draft Bible said, "A college tackle, Nick Broeker’s technique and above-average movement skills make him a potential spot-starter as a zone-scheme guard; that said, his underwhelming length and power profile are concerning."
Joe DiTullio said, "At 6-foot-5 and 315, Broeker has good enough size for the NFL and the move to the interior will likely pay off long-term, as that is likely where he will play at the next level. He is still learning how to play on the interior, but the 2022 season was a success for him."
10) BJ Wilson, Quincy, 6'6" 320 pounds
11) Jack Nelson, Wisconsin, 6'7" 290 pounds
12) Cody Mauch, ND State, 6'6" 300 pounds
Ian Cummings said, "With his length, it’s been speculated that Mauch could move to the interior. While his explosiveness, power, and physicality would be a potentially dominant combination there, I think he has the tools to stay at tackle and become an impact starter with some scheme versatility. He’s a bulldozer with range in the run game and a highly competent pass protector with the high-level talent to thrive at the NFL level."
Brentley Weissman said, "Mauch struggles when defenders are able to get in his chest as his arm length limits his ability to stymie the rush. Additionally, he has just an above-average anchor and can be susceptible to speed-to-power and bull rushes. While Mauch is an experienced and savvy player, there are times his hands are too far outside, which results in holding penalties. Overall, Mauch has starter-level ability as a zone-based interior lineman but his lack of power and length may limit his upside."
13) Ryan Hayes, Michigan, 6'7" 307 pounds
Damian Parson said, "Hayes has the size, and play demeanor NFL decision-makers will value. He is functional to solid in both run and pass blocking. Yet, he is not a master of either. I project him to be kicked inside to guard due to his arm length. Hayes is better battling in tight quarters where he can eliminate the issue of arm length/reach. I do not envision him as a long-term starting option for an offense at tackle but as a viable backup in a pinch. There is a path for him as a guard at the next level."
John Vogel said, "Ryan Hayes has been one of the most improved players over the last two years in football. When I took a look at him in the 2021 offseason, I saw a potentially good player who had a lot of footwork and technique to clean up. Now, he looks like he could potentially be a day-one player and perhaps even start in his first season in the NFL. He’s a strong left tackle prospect and should be a top-fifty pick."
14) Luke Haggard, Indiana, 6'6" 305 pounds
Ian Cummings said, "Haggard will need to keep getting stronger, above all else. In pass protection, he can further refine his hand usage, and as a run blocker, he can be more consistent in aligning himself and maximizing power. That said, there’s enough mobility and power capacity here to suggest that Haggard can grow into a quality backup or spot starter on the left side with some development."
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