My short board for the Pats. These are the 35 guys who excite me the most, over all 3 days; guys who I would pound the table for if they are available.
1. Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
Why: Freeling is a bit raw but his trajectory is on the sharp upswing. He is the complete physical package with insane measurables and athleticism, SEC and CFP battle-hardened, and left and right tackle versatility.
Why Not: Freeling will probably not last to pick 11, much less 31. But given that I have been pounding the table for him since he was in the 400's, I can't let go.
2. Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona St.
Why: Former soccer player and late-comer to football who has exceptional footwork for a 6'6" 321# behemoth. Great power, plays with a mean streak. Huge upside, trajectory is sky high.
Why Not: Iheanachor is still developing technically, though giving him a year behind Morgan Moses is perfect.
3. Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
Why: Planet Theory. 6'6" 330# guys who move like Banks are not earthlings. 9.84 RAS, 35" arms. Building a dominant DL is second in priority only to building a dominant OL.
Why Not: The medical concerns, which is the only reason he might be available. Memories of Dominique Easley.
4a. Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
Why: 6'7" 317# with 34 1/4" arms. Former wrestler, very physical. 9.97 RAS. Team Captain, very durable, 49 consecutive starts.
Why Not: Not as agile as Freeling or Iheanachor, tends to get out over his feet and lose balance.
4b. Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn St.
Why: 6'6" 260# EDGEs with 6.90 3C project to dominant NFL players. Shades of Jevon Kearse and Chandler Jones. DDS has a 9.98 RAS, 39.5" VJ 10'11" BJ. 8.5 sacks each of the past 2 years. High motor, high character.
Why Not: A power rusher more than a bendy speed guy.
6a. Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami
Why: Because all roads lead to Akheem Mesidor. His 2025 tape is phenomenal.
Why Not: He will be 25, has an injury history, has only 1 year of top production (opposite a 1st round prospect), and did not test. No testing data.
6b. Treydan Stukes, S, Arizona
Why: 6'1" 190# DB with almost 33" arms. Former walk-on. Unparalleled range and versatility- can playboutside CB, nickel/slot, or FS at a high level. Very productive, great analytics. 9.95 RAS including 4.33 speed. 1.50 10-split amd 38" VJ.
Why Not: He may well go between 31 and 62, other positions may be considered greater needs. Will be 25 as a rookie.
8a. Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati
Why: Brian Urlacher II. 6' 4 1/2" 239#, 9.73 RAS. 4.62 40, 1.59 10-split, 6'84" 3C, 39" VJ. Can play MLB or SAM, for EDGE rusher who can play non line, can drop back into coverage.
Why Not: Pats may prefer a more traditional MLB like Jacob Rodriguez, or not prioritize the position.
8b. Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
Why: Plays WR like a linebacker. Physical receiver who punishes defenders. 4.4 speed, has big play capability at any time. An AJ Brown type of threat.
Why Not: Coming off an ACL tear, may not be ready right away in 2026. Still probably won't last until 63.
10a. Mike Washington, RB, Arkansas
Why: Imagine if Drake Maye had Jonathan Taylor at RB. That's Washington's upside. 6'1" 223# RB with 4.33 speed, receiving ability, and the ability to make big plays at any time. 10.00 RAS. 1.51 10-split, 39" VJ.
Why Not: RB value relative to other positions, day 2 alternatives.
10b. Sam Roush, TE, Stanford
Why: A true Y-TE - an offensive weapon and a lineman rolled into 1 - is a rare beast. Roush offers one of the most complete Y-TE packages since Rob Gronkowski.
Why Not: 31" arms, 6% drop rate.
10c. Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia St.
Why: 6' 3 3/4" X-WR with almost 33" arms. 9.90 RAS, 1.55 10-split, 11'3" BJ. Very explosive.
Why Not: Small school prospect.
13a. Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
Why: Jedi instincts and elite athleticism. Nagurski, Bernard and winner, defensive leader who makes the entire defense better, big time playmaker. Tape backed up by testing.
Why Not: A tad undersized, limited versatility. Can make up other excuses, but the tape and athleticism are just too good.
13b. Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
Why: 6'4" 260# power rusher. Great motor and intensity.
Why Not: Not a speed rusher, not as athletic as some. Mediocre in run support.
13c. Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF
Why: 6'4" 253# very twitchy EDGE rusher with great burst and hand usage. Explodes out of his stance. Great speed to power. Almost 34" arms. 9.90 RAS, including elite 1.58 10-split, 40" VJ, and 10'10" BJ.
Why Not: Poor run support. Shows signs of entitled attitude at his pro day.
16. Keionte Scott, Nickel/S, Miami
Why: A DB with a LB mentality, Scott is perhaps the most disruptive playmaker in the draft. 4.3 speed. Devastating blitzer and ballhawk.
Why Not: Scott works best closest to the LOS. Not sure he is as much of a FS as what the Pats want. Does not do well as an outside CB.
17. Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
Why: 6'4" 239# former QB, only 3 years experience at TE. John Mackey award winner as top TE in 2025. Best route runner out of a strong and deep TE class. Made a TD or 1st down on 13% of his routes. Could be an elite big slot weapon. Elite athleticism: 9.46 RAS includes a 4.51 40, 1.59 10-split, 45.5" VJ and 11'3" BJ.
Why Not: Mainly a pass catcher. Works mostly out of the slot. Little ST experience.
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18a. Devin Moore, CB, Florida
Why: 6'3" CBs with Moore's hip flexibility are rare. Would be an ideal #3 Outside CB in 2026 and Carlton Davis replacement in 2027 opposite Christian Gonzalez.
Why Not: Only ran a 4.5 40, 34.5" VJ. Injury history.
18b. Kyle Louis, LB/S, Pittsburgh
Why: 6' 220# safety and a LB rolled into one. Great ball skills, coverage ability, and instincts. Tremendous work ethic and drive. 4.53 speed with 1.61 10-split and 39.5" VJ.
Why Not: Undersized. The dreaded tweener label.
20. Keyron Crawford, EDGE, Auburn
Why: A 6'4" 255# dynamo who consistently out-performs and out-produces his more heralded linemate. Only 5 years football experience, so trajectory is steep.
Why Not: Creeping up draft boards.
21a. Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
Why: An athletic move TE who can actually block! Delp was underused at Georgia, but showed flashes of greatness backed by elite athleticism. 9.82 RAS, including 4.49 40, 1.61 10-split, 38" VJ.
Why Not: Inconsistent tape and production.
21b. De'Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss
Why: Versatility. At 6'2" 209# with 4.33 speed, Strubling has the size, speed, technique and experience to play the X, Z or slot. He has logged over 3000 snaps.
Why Not:
23. Travis Burke, OT, Memphis
Why: Planet Theory again. Massive 6'9" 315# tackke who pulverizes opponents once he latcheson. 9.01 RAS. Very violent.
Why Not: Protecting Drake Maye is priority #1, hopefully one of the top OTs will be drafted earlier. Burke will need time to develop, not as athletic as top prospects.
24. VJ Payne, S, Kansas St.
Why: 6'3" 210# safety with 34" arms, 81" wingspan, 4.40 speed with a 1.52 20-split. Covers a ton of ground, hits like a ton of bricks.
Why Not: Pats could take Treydan Stukes earlier.
25. Kaleb Elarms-Orr, LB, TCU
Why: 6'2" 234# LB with 4.47 speed. 154 tackles in 2025, 11 TFL. Great sideline to sideline speed, coverage ability. 9.92 RAS, 1.55 10-split, 40" VJ.
Why Not: The secret is slowly getting out.
26. Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn St.
Why: Versatile 6'3" 206# safety with ball skills and range. 6.98 3C, 4.11 SS.
Why Not: 4.62 long speed. Athleticism adequate, but not elite.
27a. CJ Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin
Why: 6' 1" CB with 32" arms, 9.97 RAS. 4.41 40, 1.53 10-split, 42" VJ, 11' BJ.
Why Not:
27b. Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington
Why: 6' 3 1/2" CB with 4.45 speed, 6.80 3C, 7.15 SS. 39" VJ, 1.53 10-split, 33" arms. 9.90 RAS.
Why Not:
28. Adam Randall, RB, Clemson
Why: Poor man's Mike Washington. 6'3" 233#, 9.49 RAS. 4.50 40, 1.60 10-split, 37" VJ, 26 BP. Former WR, great dual threat. 4.28 SS. Top 30 visit.
Why Not:
30a. Jordan Van den Berg, DL, Georgia Tech
Why: 6'3 310# DT who can play the 1-tech or disrupt. 10.00 RAS including 1.61 10-split, 4.19 SS (tied with Henry Anderson for best ever by a DT), 36" VJ, 9'11" BJ. Able to handle double teams with ease, 2nd most pressures by a DT in CFB.
Why Not:
30b. DaMonte Capehart, DL, Clemson
Why: 6'5" 313#, can play the 1-tech but athletic enough to disrupt. Nearly 34" arms. 9.97 RAS include 1.72 10-split and 33.5" VJ.
Why Not: Despite a ton of talent, Clemson defense underwhelmed in 2025.
32a. Eli Heidenreich, WR, Navy
Why: Julian Edelman 2.0. Played RB at Navy, but really a super quick slot receiver who can get open in a phone booth. 9.12 RAS, 1.55 10-split, 4.44 40, 1.55 10-split.
Why Not:
32b. Cyrus Allen, WR, Cincinnati
Why: The ultimate ankle breaker. 1st round and TD machine.
Why Not:
34a. Keagen Trost, OL, Missouri
Why: PFFs highest graded offensive lineman from 2025. 6'5" 312#, offers starting RG as well as swing tackle potential.
Why Not: Seventh year senior. Short arms and lack of elite athleticism could push him inside.
34b. Micah Morris, IOL, Georgia
Why: 6'5" 335# guard with elite athleticism. Almost 34" arms. 9.98 RAS including 1.73 10-split. Experience at L and R gusard. nCombination of power and athleticism makes him an intriguing potential future starting I'LL1. Played next to Jared Wilson in 2024.
Why Not: Limited positional versatility.
There are many many other really good prospects, many of whom I would be elated to get. But these guys resonate with me in particular.
