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

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Patriots' Dametrious Crownover: Snagged by New England

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.

Horned Frogs First Person: Namdi Obiazor - TCU Athletics

(as told to Lily Margaret Greenway)

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One of my biggest motivations is being under-recruited out of high school. I knew the player I wanted to be, but it took people some time to see it. I had to prove who I am and what I can do. No matter where you are in your situation, keep going and try to get better every day. It might take one day or one week, but as long as you keep working, your opportunity will come.

 

[mgteich]

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]

They picked another tackle.

This couldn't be good news for Marcus Bryant.

 

[Boomer B]

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

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]

This guy is our Right tackle.

 

[Salsalife]

They picked another tackle.

This couldn't be good news for Marcus Bryant.

Swing tackle

 

[VJCPatriot]

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]

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

 

[BUSTAMOVE]

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]

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]

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]

This must mean Will Campbell is moving to Gu…

 

[UGAPatsfan]

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

 

[BennyBledsoe]

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...