Very few players were capable of as much as Dont’a, who could win from multiple positions with power, athleticism, and his mind.

“He’s (Gesicki) a hard guy to cover,” Belichick said. “Long. He’s a good, crafty route-runner. He’s slick. He can get down the field.

“Tackle is always a popular position right behind quarterback and edge rusher. Those guys are at the top of the draft boards,” Groh said.

What is the NFL Draft Combine? Annually, the NFL conducts the combine in Indianapolis, Indiana.