Patriots 2025 UDFA list

[PatsFan2]

How did I miss that we got Ponder?

Holy crap we hit on UDFAs too!

He was a projected 5th rounder.

Nice situational Pass Rusher.

 

[rkarp1]

I see a lot of interesting projects to work with.
hopefully a few pan out.
WR appears to be a crowded group already. But FB. blocking TE. 4th RB
the guaranteed dollars we hear about imo are meaningless. sure, they wanted the player here. but someone like Conley appears to be a player the Pats might want to stick around and work with for the full season.

 

[The Gr8est]

I see a lot of interesting projects to work with.
hopefully a few pan out.
WR appears to be a crowded group already. But FB. blocking TE. 4th RB
the guaranteed dollars we hear about imo are meaningless. sure, they wanted the player here. but someone like Conley appears to be a player the Pats might want to stick around and work with for the full season.

For a draft that was weak at the top, it seems to have extraordinary depth to where we are high on several UDFA signings.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

For a draft that was weak at the top, it seems to have extraordinary depth to where we are high on several UDFA signings.

It sure looks like you are correct. We will see how these guys pan out, how many dont work out.

 

[Huckleberry1]

This is pure newness bias here. I understand Chism has to produce to make the team. But I also think he provides a short area quickness skill set we don’t have beyond Douglas.
I can see our WR’s looking like:
Outside: Diggs and Williams as roster locks
Hollins, Boutte, Bourne, Polk and Baker
battling for 2 spots
Hollins likely a big leg up on one of the spots
Slot: Douglas and Chism

Disagree. I think they can convert Larison to a slot receiver.

 

[Huckleberry1]

For a draft that was weak at the top, it seems to have extraordinary depth to where we are high on several UDFA signings.

I agree. I think this was a much better draft overall than the previous one. It just wasn’t as strong at QB and at the top. But it was really deep.

 

[DaBruinz]

Ponder is a small school EDGE that will convert to OLB? 6'2", 251 lbs is too light for EDGE in the NFL. His bull rush won't work on NFL tackles, Ponder is not big and powerful enough, but the guy is super explosive - a violent Vrabel type for sure. Probably needs a year or two to fill out and learn OLB, but his raw athleticism is impressive.

Ponder had the best vertical jump (41) and broad jump (132) in the 2025 edge class, and his 1.56 10-yard split was second to Garmon Randolph (Baylor). He was 79th percentile or better in every other drill. At 6027/251, he doesn’t have the prototypical size for a three-down edge defender, but he’s far from an outlier in the modern NFL and his length is actually decent for his position.

TJ Watt 6'4 - 252
Nick Bosa - 6'4 266
Micah Parsons - 6'3 - 245
Alex Highsmith - 6'4 - 242
Von Miller - 6'3- 250
Brandon Graham - 6'2 - 265

EDGE players are not all like Dietrich Wise or Keion White. They're not all Elephant type like Willie McGinest.. Most of the edge players in the leageue ARE "OLBs".

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Ponder is a small school EDGE that will convert to OLB? 6'2", 251 lbs is too light for EDGE in the NFL. His bull rush won't work on NFL tackles, Ponder is not big and powerful enough, but the guy is super explosive - a violent Vrabel type for sure. Probably needs a year or two to fill out and learn OLB, but his raw athleticism is impressive.

Ponder had the best vertical jump (41) and broad jump (132) in the 2025 edge class, and his 1.56 10-yard split was second to Garmon Randolph (Baylor). He was 79th percentile or better in every other drill. At 6027/251, he doesn’t have the prototypical size for a three-down edge defender, but he’s far from an outlier in the modern NFL and his length is actually decent for his position.

2025 Draft Scout Elijah Ponder - DE - Cal Poly

2025 Draft Scout Elijah Ponder - DE - Cal Poly

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2018 Draft Scout Harold Landry - OLB - Boston College

2018 Draft Scout Harold Landry - OLB - Boston College

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Similar physical profiles. Explosive kid.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

I would be shocked and appalled if the Patriots did this. Get rid of Slo-Polk first, eeesh. Last year Pop was the only guy who could get open. This year a lineup of Diggs, Douglas and Williams would be awesome.

I like Pop's playmaking ability, but hear me out. He's not that situationally aware on the field and frustrates me against zone; I don't think he sits in open spots as much as he should. It's possible he may struggle in McDaniel's offense with sight adjustments. I hope I'm wrong, but there's a scenario that Chism comes in and plays the Welker or perhaps Amendola role in his stead. We shall see.

 

[PatsFan2]

I like Pop's playmaking ability, but hear me out. He's not that situationally aware on the field and frustrates me against zone; I don't think he sits in open spots as much as he should. It's possible he may struggle in McDaniel's offense with sight adjustments. I hope I'm wrong, but there's a scenario that Chism comes in and plays the Welker or perhaps Amendola role in his stead. We shall see.

Point taken but Pop Douglas was with the Worse Coaching staff assembled last year... plus he had to play with one of the worst QB's Brissett early on. Pop Douglas have a ton of excuses last year: he's our quickest WR to uncover: Josh will make sure he gets his opportunities.

 

[p8ryts]

Disagree. I think they can convert Larison to a slot receiver.

I would be disappointed if we kept Bourne, Polk and Baker and got rid of Boutte.

 

[Love The Drake]

I would be disappointed if we kept Bourne, Polk and Baker and got rid of Boutte.

We need to see them all compete:

 

[Headcase]

TJ Watt 6'4 - 252
Nick Bosa - 6'4 266
Micah Parsons - 6'3 - 245
Alex Highsmith - 6'4 - 242
Von Miller - 6'3- 250
Brandon Graham - 6'2 - 265

EDGE players are not all like Dietrich Wise or Keion White. They're not all Elephant type like Willie McGinest.. Most of the edge players in the leageue ARE "OLBs".

I think people have looked at the Ds the Patriots ran for years under BB and that is the only style they know, we are obviously looking at different types of players now.

 

[DaBruinz]

I think people have looked at the Ds the Patriots ran for years under BB and that is the only style they know, we are obviously looking at different types of players now.

BB was running a 4-3 Under system since 2020 with Peppers/Dugger pulling one of the LB positions..

 

[imahobgoblin]

Disagree. I think they can convert Larison to a slot receiver.

Let me guess. You thought all of last year's offensive line was interchangeable too just like Wolf and Mayo. Larison is a running back. Let him excel at his natural position before you ruin him like Polk.

 

[Headcase]

BB was running a 4-3 Under system since 2020 with Peppers/Dugger pulling one of the LB positions..

But he always favored larger DEnds, and letting LBs make plays, there is more to style of D than just alignment.

 

[Mack Herron]

Signees:

 

[manxman2601]

I like Pop's playmaking ability, but hear me out. He's not that situationally aware on the field and frustrates me against zone; I don't think he sits in open spots as much as he should. It's possible he may struggle in McDaniel's offense with sight adjustments. I hope I'm wrong, but there's a scenario that Chism comes in and plays the Welker or perhaps Amendola role in his stead. We shall see.

I think that’s Chism’s only way to make the final roster because I think his lack of speed probably rules him out as a special teamer - unless they’re looking for a sure handed punt returner rather than one who can take it to the house.

 

[dliverey44]

I would be disappointed if we kept Bourne, Polk and Baker and got rid of Boutte.

I would also be disappointed if they get rid of Booty, but if after TC they decide that Booty did not earn a spot then I can accept that. The staff sees much more than I do so their choices are more informed than mine and hopefully correct.

 

[DaBruinz]

I think that’s Chism’s only way to make the final roster because I think his lack of speed probably rules him out as a special teamer - unless they’re looking for a sure handed punt returner rather than one who can take it to the house.

There is timed speed and game speed. They are different. Edelman and Welker both were considered "slow" but both had Punt returns for TDs.