DRAFT Welcome to New England - Texas A&M OT Dametrious Crownover (6th round, #196)

jmt57 · Apr 25, 2026

Patriots' Dametrious Crownover: Snagged by New England

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Crownover (6-foot-7, 319 pounds) spent five years as a contributor at Texas A&M, and he started all 13 games in each of his final two seasons at right tackle. New England's first-round pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, Caleb Lomu, projects as the team's future starter at right tackle with Will Campbell already solidified on the left side, meaning Crownover will compete with the likes of James Hudson, Marcus Bryant, Sebastian Gutierrez and Lorenz Metz for depth reps as a rookie.

New England Patriots selected Texas A&M OL in sixth round of NFL draft

Texas A&M OL Dametrious Crownover is off the board, as the New England Patriots selected the Aggie starter in the sixth round.

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Crownover ended his productive A&M career with 1,886 snaps at right tackle for the Aggies. As a senior, he recorded 16 games at right tackle and allowed just two sacks on the year. Also allowing 27 pressures, Crownover's 6'7", 335-pound frame, and improved mechanics, he possesses the necessary athletic traits to become a reliable starter. His primary position is at right tackle.

According to Pro Football Focus, Crownover earned a 58.4 pass blocking grade, but did thrive as a run blocker, and has all the potential to become a lock-down tackle in pass protection if his footwork and hand placement improve with the new coaching staff. One of the top performers at the Senior Bowl, Crownover's potential was evident to every scout in attendance.

As a former tight end in high school, it's no surprise that Crownover, who was once considered a likely undrafted free agent, increased his stock in the matter of months, especially after 40-plus starts at right tackle in the SEC, which is highly valuable for any coaching staff.

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mgteich · Apr 25, 2026

Some had him late in Round 3 or Round 4.

For me, I would have been happy to see us trade into the 4th with our 5th and a couple of 6ths to get him. That would have been the 4 picks: 2 OT's, EDGE and TE. I would then hope for one pick to be trade into 2027.
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I know nothing about our 5th rounder, but it matters not. He is part of the gravy.

Family · Apr 25, 2026

They picked another tackle.

This couldn't be good news for Marcus Bryant.

Boomer B · Apr 25, 2026

PATSYLICIOUS · Apr 25, 2026

Nothing is certain but Our tackle situation looks pretty good now. 2 proven starters, one who projects as a future starter, and one who projects as a decent backup with potential to start.

Salsalife · Apr 25, 2026

This guy is our Right tackle.

Salsalife · Apr 25, 2026

Family said:
They picked another tackle.

This couldn't be good news for Marcus Bryant.

Swing tackle

VJCPatriot · Apr 25, 2026

6'7 336 lbs. Crownover sounds like a legit RT prospect. Getting him in the 6th could turn out to be a steal. If he develops into a competent swing tackle, this is a win.

BennyBledsoe · Apr 25, 2026

I have a feeling both our rookie tackles will also be worked at guard.

BUSTAMOVE · Apr 25, 2026

BennyBledsoe said:
I have a feeling both our rookie tackles will also be worked at guard.

6’7” at Guard is kind of tall but you never know

BennyBledsoe · Apr 25, 2026

BUSTAMOVE said:
6’7” at Guard is kind of tall but you never know

True, but at his position in the draft, *realistically* it would just be for injury situations.

BUSTAMOVE · Apr 25, 2026

BennyBledsoe said:
True, but at his position in the draft, *realistically* it would just be for injury situations.

If he could become a swing tackle that would be great
Brown could be the swing IOL

hornetfb85 · Apr 25, 2026

This must mean Will Campbell is moving to Gu…

UGAPatsfan · Apr 25, 2026

I think this might be my favorite pick. Value drives some of that

BennyBledsoe · Apr 25, 2026

BUSTAMOVE said:
If he could become a swing tackle that would be great
Brown could be the swing IOL

I'm just talking about this season *hopefully*. AVT and Onwenu are not locks to start all 17. In my opinion, last year's OL was still pretty bad. We were just used to abysmal the previous two seasons. We should absolutely be looking to upgrade through the draft every year until we have homegrown above average talent at every starting position and every backup. And then keep going for random retirements, career ending injuries, free agent defections...

Ring 6 · Apr 25, 2026

Salsalife said:
Swing tackle

Campbell LT
Moses. RT
Lomu. Swing tackle yr 1 RT year 2
Crownover. Bench year 1. Swing T year 2

Ring 6 · Apr 25, 2026

BennyBledsoe said:
I have a feeling both our rookie tackles will also be worked at guard.

I think Lomu will be first man off the bench next year at 4 of the 5 (probably not C)

Joey007 · Apr 25, 2026

Odd fact about him, he was born the day after 9/11.

VJCPatriot · Apr 26, 2026

UGAPatsfan said:
I think this might be my favorite pick. Value drives some of that

I would not have been surprised to see Crownover go in the 3rd or 4th round so yes this appears to be a bargain acquisition by grabbing him in the 6th.

ctpatsfan77 · Apr 26, 2026

Joey007 said:
Odd fact about him, he was born the day after 9/11.

Which would partly explain why he fell to day 3 (he'll turn 25 right around Week 1).

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