Completing the OL Rebuild

[mayoclinic]

Assume that Will Campbell, Caleb Lomu, AVT and Jared Wilson are multi-year starters, and that Mike Onwenu moves on after 2026. Assume Jordan Seaton and Trevor Goosby are out of reach.

I want to prioritize defense in 2026, but if the Pats were to go OL, which one(s) do you prefer, and why? Please specify. Assume the 4 starters, but their positions are flexible.

 

[mayoclinic]

Lots of good options.

Right now I want:

- An immediate starting caliber IOL (RG or LG, with AVT flexible)
- Athletic, mobile, good feet; works in a power ZBS scheme
- Has guard/tackle flexibility

 

[manxman2601]

I went with PJ Williams. Has the athleticism to play guard but has left and right tackle flexibility too. Greg Johnson would be my first choice but I don't want to go OL in the first.

 

[mayoclinic]

You can pick up to 4.

I didn't specify round. Obviously, the later the better.

 

[mayoclinic]

I like so many of the options, would be happy with whoever falls.

But my top 4 right now:

1. Jacarrius Peak. So athletic, moves so well. 4 position versatility.

2. PJ Williams. Ditto.

3. Samson Ogunwola. Ditto. Like a healthy Charles Jagusah.

4. Anthonie Knapp.

That's not to say I wouldn't be thrilled with Austin Siereveld, Carter Smith, Cayden Green or Brandon Baker.

 

[mayoclinic]

Anthony Knapp was #64 on Bruce Feldman's freaks list. Feldman reports a 9'2" BJ, 33" VJ, and 405# BP, so his TEF should be off the charts. If he posts a good SS time, he fits the ideal Pats IOL athletic profile.

 

[Clonamery]

I like so many of the options, would be happy with whoever falls.

But my top 4 right now:

1. Jacarrius Peak. So athletic, moves so well. 4 position versatility.

2. PJ Williams. Ditto.

3. Samson Ogunwola. Ditto. Like a healthy Charles Jagusah.

4. Anthonie Knapp.

That's not to say I wouldn't be thrilled with Austin Siereveld, Carter Smith, Cayden Green or Brandon Baker.

Those were my 4 though I picked like 7 and RLK2G and then had to narrow it down to 4.