{"id":59739,"date":"2025-04-27T10:38:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-27T14:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/?p=59739"},"modified":"2025-04-27T10:48:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-27T14:48:03","slug":"morse-patriots-2025-draft-day-3-recap-and-undrafted-free-agent-signings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/2025\/04\/27\/morse-patriots-2025-draft-day-3-recap-and-undrafted-free-agent-signings\/","title":{"rendered":"MORSE: Patriots 2025 Draft Day 3 Recap and UnDrafted Free Agent Signings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Patriots moved down and up and down again in a busy 7 hours of the final day of the draft.\u00a0 Selecting a Safety with their 1<sup>st<\/sup> pick on Day Three was not what any Patriots fan expected<strong>.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In my analysis of the past season, I identified Free Safety as a position that has been ignored.\u00a0 I don\u2019t want to see Kyle Dugger, Jabrill Peppers or Dell Pettus try to play Free Safety. \u00a0I fully expected an EDGE rusher to be taken with the 1<sup>st<\/sup> selection.<strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>4 -106 Craig Woodson S Cal<\/strong> 4.45 40 7.06 3-cone<\/p>\n<p>The Athletic \u201cThe Beast\u201d Draft Guide by Dane Brugler had this to say:<\/p>\n<p>A three-year starter at Cal, Woodson was an interchangeable safety in head coach Justin Wilcox\u2019s 2-4-5 base scheme, playing nickel and both the field and boundary spots. He had a tough first three years in Berkeley (redshirt, COVID-19, knee injury), but he was a consistent presence over his final three seasons and got better each year, which didn\u2019t go unnoticed by NFL\u00a0scouts.<\/p>\n<p>Whether playing down or on the backend, Woodson shows terrific recognition of run-pass development to smartly put himself in positions to make plays. He is at his best in short zones or split-safety alignments, where he can maintain spacing and drive on the football. Overall, Woodson doesn\u2019t have dominant size or traits that make him jump off the film, but he is good enough in most critical categories NFL teams want at the safety position. He will be ready from day one to compete for a depth\u00a0role.<\/p>\n<p>The NFL Draft Buzz this to say about Woodson:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explosive downhill trigger against the run &#8211; arrives at the point of attack with bad intentions and consistently drives through contact with textbook form<\/li>\n<li>Natural feel for blitz timing off the edge, showing quick acceleration and craftiness to slip blocks while pressuring the quarterback<\/li>\n<li>Fluid backpedal and loose hips allow him to transition smoothly in coverage, particularly when matching up against tight ends in man coverage<\/li>\n<li>High football IQ shows up in zone coverage &#8211; processes route combinations quickly and understands how to funnel receivers to his help<\/li>\n<li>Reliable open-field tackler who breaks down well in space and rarely allows extra yards after contact due to excellent technique<\/li>\n<li>Versatile chess piece who lined up everywhere from single-high to box safety, allowing defensive coordinators to disguise coverages<\/li>\n<li>Special teams experience dating back to freshman year &#8211; blocked kicks and return ability add immediate value to NFL roster<\/li>\n<li>Natural leader who commanded respect through consistent play and football intelligence rather than just vocal presence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Woodson\u2019s 40 time was tied for 5<sup>th<\/sup> at the Combine.\u00a0 He played 6 years at Cal and accumulated 246 Tackles.\u00a0 Started 41 of 46 games he played in.\u00a0 Selected 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Team All-ACC honors in 2024.\u00a0 The description of Woodson is how great a communicator he is in the secondary.<\/p>\n<p>Dane Brugler\u2019s Top 300 rank 176 &#8211; a 6<sup>th<\/sup> Round projection<\/p>\n<p>PFF Big Board rank 167<\/p>\n<p>Evan Lazar\u2019s Top 100 N\/L<\/p>\n<p><strong>5-137 Joshua Farmer DT Florida State<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Athletic \u201cThe Beast\u201d Draft Guide by Dane Brugler had this to say:<\/p>\n<p>A two-year starter at Florida State, Farmer lined up as a 2i-\/three-technique in former defensive coordinator Adam Fuller\u2019s four-man front. He showed gradual improvements over his four seasons in Tallahassee, as he embraced coaching and matured his body, finishing second on the team in pressures\u00a0(26).<\/p>\n<p>Farmer is a burly, power-packed lineman who can deliver pop at contact and get himself free with his active hands and short-area quickness. He can muddy things up in the run game, although his base strength shows cracks when he loses leverage, and his block recognition must continue to develop. Overall, Farmer goes through too many quiet stretches on film, but he is a force creator with his natural power as a two-gapper and promising pass-rush tools. He should step into a rotation as a rookie and has the potential of a full-time\u00a0starter.<\/p>\n<p>Brugler had a 3rd Round grade on Farmer.<\/p>\n<p>The NFL Draft Buzz this to say about Farmer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Devastating inside counter move that catches tackles overplaying his speed rush &#8211; displays advanced feel for setting up and executing B-gap attacks<\/li>\n<li>Length and closing burst create constant pocket disruption &#8211; even when initially blocked, finds ways to influence passing lanes and harass quarterbacks<\/li>\n<li>High-level hand usage featuring quick chops and two-hand swipes &#8211; consistently wins initial contact and shows knack for quick disengagement<\/li>\n<li>Nasty speed-to-power conversion creates problems for lighter tackles &#8211; can walk blockers back when he catches them off-balance<\/li>\n<li>Explosive first step consistently puts tackles on their heels &#8211; wins the race to the edge and shows rare ability to flatten around the corner when he gets there<\/li>\n<li>Shows some dog in him as a pursuit defender &#8211; motor runs hot chasing plays down from the backside and covering ground sideline-to-sideline<\/li>\n<li>Natural feel for rushing angles and leverage &#8211; understands how to use alignment and get tackles leaning before attacking their weakness<\/li>\n<li>Rare athleticism for the position &#8211; combines track speed with fluid change of direction to mirror mobile quarterbacks in space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dane Brugle\u2019sr Top 300 rank 76<\/p>\n<p>PFF Big Board rank 135<\/p>\n<p>Evan Lazar\u2019s Top 100 N\/L<\/p>\n<p><strong>5 \u2013 146 Bradyn Swinson EDGE LSU<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 6\u20194\u201d 255-pounds 4.8 40<\/p>\n<p>The Athletic \u201cThe Beast\u201d Draft Guide by Dane Brugler had this to say:<\/p>\n<p>A one-year starter at LSU, Swinson was a stand-up edge rusher (mostly to the boundary) in defensive coordinator Blake Baker\u2019s 4-2-5 base scheme (100 percent of his snaps in 2024 came wide of the tackle). After accumulating 43 total pressures over his first four years in college (three with Oregon, one at LSU), he played his best football in 2024 and led the Tigers in tackles for loss (13), sacks (8.5) and pressures (59, fifth most in the\u00a0FBS).<\/p>\n<p>With his edge speed and flexibility, Swinson can threaten the corner. He flashes pop in his hands but will get stuck at the top of his rush too often, and his sequencing needs continued development. He is very cognizant of his role in the run fit, but he will be covered up versus power and does his best work when lined up against tight ends. Overall, Swinson is a green high-side rusher with athletic tools to threaten the edge and chase down the football. It might be tough for him to sustain three-down responsibilities until he can set a more firm edge. He is best suited for a stand-up reserve role on passing downs in a 3-4\u00a0scheme.<\/p>\n<p>The NFL Draft Buzz this to say about Swinson:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A late bloomer who saved his best for last, Bradyn Swinson emerged as one of the SEC&#8217;s most disruptive edge defenders in 2024 after transferring from Oregon to LSU. The former three-star recruit out of Chapel Hill High School took a winding path to prominence, spending three seasons with the Ducks before finding his footing in Baton Rouge. His breakout senior campaign included 13.5 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks, earning Second-Team All-SEC honors and turning heads with three SEC Player of the Week selections.After showing flashes at Oregon, including a memorable performance in the Ducks&#8217; 2021 upset of Ohio State, he bet on himself with a transfer to LSU. The move paid off as he transformed from a situational pass rusher in 2023 (35 tackles, 2.0 sacks) into an every-down force as a senior, leading the Tigers&#8217; defensive front in nearly every major statistical category.The East-West Shrine Bowl participant saved his most impactful performances for LSU&#8217;s biggest games, including a career-best three-sack eruption against South Carolina and a d Devastating inside counter move that catches tackles overplaying his speed rush &#8211; displays advanced feel for setting up and executing B-gap attacks<\/li>\n<li>Length and closing burst create constant pocket disruption &#8211; even when initially blocked, finds ways to influence passing lanes and harass quarterbacks<\/li>\n<li>High-level hand usage featuring quick chops and two-hand swipes &#8211; consistently wins initial contact and shows knack for quick disengagement<\/li>\n<li>Nasty speed-to-power conversion creates problems for lighter tackles &#8211; can walk blockers back when he catches them off-balance<\/li>\n<li>Explosive first step consistently puts tackles on their heels &#8211; wins the race to the edge and shows rare ability to flatten around the corner when he gets there<\/li>\n<li>Shows some dog in him as a pursuit defender &#8211; motor runs hot chasing plays down from the backside and covering ground sideline-to-sideline<\/li>\n<li>Natural feel for rushing angles and leverage &#8211; understands how to use alignment and get tackles leaning before attacking their weakness<\/li>\n<li>Rare athleticism for the position &#8211; combines track speed with fluid change of direction to mirror mobile quarterbacks in space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Dominant showing against Ole Miss that featured eight tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dane Brugler\u2019s Top 300 rank 99<\/p>\n<p>PFF Big Board rank 47<\/p>\n<p>Evan Lazar\u2019s Top 100 87<\/p>\n<p>A great value at this point in the Draft!<\/p>\n<p><strong>6 &#8211; 182 Andres Borregales K Miami<\/strong> 5\u201911\u201d 199-pounds<strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2023: <\/strong>First-team All-ACC. Played in all 13 games (44-45-97.8 XP; 22-26-84.6 FG, 4-6 50-plus yards, long 51, 1 blocked; 110 points; 46 touchbacks on 73 kickoffs).<\/li>\n<li><strong>2024: <\/strong>First-team All-ACC. Tied for fifth in the FBS making 94.7% of his FG attempts (18-19, 2-2 50-plus yards, long 56). Played in all 13 games (62-62-100.0 XP; 116 points; 65 touchbacks on 99 kickoffs). Set school record with 405 points in his career.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The NFL Draft Buzz this to say about Borregales:<\/p>\n<p>Borregales potential materialized into production almost immediately, as he connected on 17 of 21 field goals his freshman year, including a school record-tying 55-yarder against Michigan State.<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 season proved to be his masterpiece, converting 18 of 19 field goal attempts and a perfect 62 of 62 on extra points. His career-long 56-yard bomb against Virginia Tech highlighted his continued development in leg strength and accuracy. The First-Team All-ACC selection in both 2023 and 2024 cemented his status as one of college football&#8217;s premier kickers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exceptional accuracy on field goals under 45 yards, showing consistent hip rotation and follow-through technique that produces reliable ball flight patterns<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated clutch gene with multiple game-winning kicks, including three 45+ yard field goals in a single overtime victory against Virginia<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding trajectory control on longer attempts, consistently gets proper elevation while maintaining enough power to split the uprights<\/li>\n<li>Rock-solid mechanics from ground up &#8211; maintains balanced approach and exhibits excellent plant foot placement on contact<\/li>\n<li>Shows impressive mental toughness, bouncing back strong after rare misses and performing well in high-pressure situations<\/li>\n<li>Versatile kickoff specialist who generated consistent touchback numbers and showed ability to place kicks directionally when needed<\/li>\n<li>Clean, repeatable operation time from snap to kick that typically clocks in under 1.3 seconds<\/li>\n<li>Four-year starter who has kicked in all weather conditions and shown ability to adjust technique accordingly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Kickers are not ranked in any cumulative rankings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7-220 Marcus Bryant LT Missouri <\/strong>6\u20197\u201d 320-pounds 34 <sup>5\/8 \u201c <\/sup>Arm Length, 83 <sup>1\/8\u201d<\/sup> Wingspan 4.97 40-yard dash, 26 reps of #225 on Bench Press.<\/p>\n<p>That spectacular 40 time for a 6\u20197\u201d 320-pound lineman was reported by Mike Reiss on X and I have independently confirmed it with my official source.<\/p>\n<p>Bryant is a project, but you can\u2019t ignore that speed.\u00a0 Will he make the team, probably not, but he might be signed to the Practice Squad to develop. He played 4 years at SMU and was selected 1<sup>st<\/sup> Team All-AAC in 2023.\u00a0 Transferred to Missouri for one year in the SEC.\u00a0 Played in 53 games with 42 starts.\u00a0 He was the reason that Armand Membou didn\u2019t switch to Left Tackle.\u00a0 Bryant\u2019s Relative Athletic Score was an amazing 8.96 for a 7<sup>th<\/sup> round pick.<\/p>\n<p>Bryant revealed that the Patriots had him in for a 30 visit and they were the team that had the most interest in him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7-251 Julian Ashby Longsnapper Vanderbilt<\/strong> 6\u20191\u201d 220-pounds<\/p>\n<p>From the Vanderbilt team website:<strong>As a Graduate (2024)<br \/>\n<\/strong>\u2022 CSC Academic All-American &#8211; He was pursuing a master\u2019s degree in mechanical engineering last fall and owns a 3.90 grade-point average as a graduate student.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CSC Academic All-District (2<sup>nd<\/sup> consecutive year)<br \/>\n\u2022 Named to SEC Football Community Service Team<br \/>\n\u2022 Patrick Mannelly Award Semifinalist<br \/>\n\u2022 Special Teams U Third Team All-American<br \/>\n\u2022 Played in all 13 games<br \/>\n\u2022 Executed 114 snaps during the season<br \/>\n\u2022 Had a tackle each against Kentucky and South Carolina<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Prior to Vandy<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Starting long snapper at Furman for three seasons<br \/>\n\u2022 Made 363 snaps over the past three years for the Paladins<br \/>\n\u2022 One of 15 finalists for the 2023 FedEx Ground Doris Robinson Scholar-Athlete Award, given to the FCS student-athlete who excels on the playing field, in the classroom and across the community<br \/>\n\u2022 Three-time selection to Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll and two-time member of Southern Conference All-Academic Team<br \/>\n\u2022 College Sports Communicators Academic All-American in 2023 and All-District selection in 2022<br \/>\n\u2022 Graduated from Furman with a degree in physics<\/p>\n<p>This is what Lance Zurlein had to say about Ashby \u201cUndersized but highly accurate snapper with good operation quickness in getting the ball to his punter.\u00a0 Ashby appears to be the best long snapper in the draft class but he might have to make an NFL roster as an undrafted free agent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>7-257 Kobee Minor CB Memphis<\/strong> (Mr. Irrelevant) 5\u201911\u201d 188-pounds 4.56 40-yard dash at Pro Day<\/p>\n<p>I do mean Irrelevant!\u00a0 I knew nothing about Minor prior to him being drafted by New England.\u00a0 I rely on \u201cThe Beast\u201d draft guide put together by Dane Brugler of The Athletic.\u00a0 I finally found him ranked #127<sup>th<\/sup> among the Cornerbacks.\u00a0 Minor played for Texas Tech for 3 years (20-22) while playing in 22 games with no starts and just 13 tackles.\u00a0 He transfers to Indiana for a season (23) and plays in 11 games with 9 starts, and 29 tackles.\u00a0 Then he goes to Memphis for his final year and starts all 11 games with 39 tackles, two sacks, and two Forced Fumbles.\u00a0 He was Honorable Mention All-Big 10 while at Indiana.<\/p>\n<p>Minor has played both Corner and Safety and that kind of versatility is what might help him make the team.<\/p>\n<p>The Patriots must really see something in him, as they were the only team to bring Kobee Minor in for a 30 Visit.\u00a0 He described his visit as \u201cthat family feel\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UnDrafted Free Agents (UDFA) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Patriots have agreed with 13 Undrafted Free Agents. \u00a0We may have some additional prospects coming in on a tryout basis as well.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>QB Ben Wooldridge Louisiana<\/strong> 6\u20192 214-pouns 4.81 40-yard dash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wooldridge put it all together in 2024, completing 192-of-291 passes for 2,453 yards, 17 touchdowns, six interceptions and a passer rating of 101.4. As much as Wooldridge\u2019s finesse throws are impressive, his NFL team will want to work with him on more consistent velocity. If his throws got to the receiver a split second quicker, he could be even better.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RB Lan Larison UC Davis<\/strong> 5\u201910\u201d, 209-pounds 4.57 40-yard dash 6.93 3 Cone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>UC Davis\u2019 all-time leader in career all-purpose yards, Larison carried the ball 284 times for 1,465 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2024 and also added 62 catches for 847 yards and 6 more scores. Larison was the Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the year in 2023 \u00a0His UDFA deal includes $175,000 in guarantees divided between a $150,000 salary guarantee and $25,000 signing bonus.\u00a0 His pass catching ability is amazing for a runningback.\u00a0 Despite his production he did not receive a single invitation to play in a post-season showcase game.\u00a0 He is coming to the Patriots with a huge chip on his shoulder.\u00a0 He is going to be a player to watch.<\/p>\n<p>Awards<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; 2024 STATS Preform FCS All-American<br \/>\n&#8211; 2024 First Team Big Sky All-Conference<br \/>\n&#8211; 2023 FCS Football Central All-American First Team<br \/>\n&#8211; 2023 AP All-American Third Team<br \/>\n&#8211; 2023 Walter Camp Football Foundation All-American<br \/>\n&#8211; 2023 Big Sky Offensive Player of the Year<br \/>\n&#8211; 2023 All-Big Sky Conference First Team<br \/>\n&#8211; 2022 All-Big Sky Conference First Team<br \/>\n&#8211; 2021 Hero Sports Freshman All-American<br \/>\n&#8211; 2021 All-Big Sky Conference Second Team (as a Returner)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>FB Brock Lampe<\/strong> <strong>Northern Illinois<\/strong> 6\u20191\u201d, 244-pounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The fullback position is back in New England. Lampe appeared in 42 games at NIU and was a team captain in 2024. He only touched the ball 38 times for 382 yards and 3 touchdowns in four seasons, but he played a vital role as a leader blocker in the run game.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WR DeMeer Blankumsee<\/strong> <strong>Memphis<\/strong> 5\u2019 10\u201d, 192-pounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Blankumsee started out at Toledo, but his career really took off after he transferred to Memphis in 2023. In two seasons with the Tigers, the inside receiver caught 98 passes for 1,578 yards and 13 touchdowns.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WR Efton Chism III<\/strong> 5\u201910\u201d 193-pounds, 4.71 40-yard dash 6.77 3 Cone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Coming off a 1,300-yard season for the Cougars, Chism turned heads at the East-West Shrine Bowl early in the draft cycle with his smooth route running ability. If you\u2019re looking for your prototypical Josh McDaniels slot receiver, he is your guy.\u00a0 Pop Douglas, your job is not safe.\u00a0 Chism broke all of Cooper Kupp\u2019s records at Eastern Washington.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>TE CJ Dippre<\/strong> Alabama 6\u2019 5,\u201d 256-pounds 4.69 40-yard dash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Considered a draftable player, Dippre instead had to go to free agency to find a new home. He found one in New England, where he will compete against fellow depth tight ends Jaheim Bell and Jack Westover. He combines good size at and posted a 9.13 Relative Athletic Score in the pre-draft process.<\/p>\n<p>This what Dane Brugler had to say about Dippre:<\/p>\n<p>A two-year starter at Alabama, Dippre was a Y tight end in head coach Kalen DeBoer\u2019s run-heavy, RPO-based scheme (48.4 percent of snaps inline, 29.8 percent in the slot, 17.7 percent wide in 2024). After two seasons at Maryland, he transferred to Alabama, where he was used primarily as a blocker in the Tide\u2019s base offense (averaged 38.2 offensive snaps per\u00a0game).<\/p>\n<p>Comfortable with his hand on the ground, Dippre has a developed feel for blocking landmarks and can create momentum to execute lead\/down blocks (zero penalties in 2024). He isn\u2019t a zero as a pass catcher and has more talent than his stat line suggests (zero touchdown catches at Alabama), but he needs to be more consistent snapping breaks and finishing catches that require quick adjustments. Overall, Dippre doesn\u2019t have a true distinguishing trait as a blocker or receiver, but he is good enough in both areas to have a fighting chance at a roster spot. His special teams experience will be an asset in\u00a0camp.\u00a0 Brugler had a\u00a0 5<sup>th<\/sup>-6<sup>th<\/sup> round grade on Dippre.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>G Jack Conley<\/strong> Boston College 6\u2019 6\u201d 330 pounds 5.3 40-yard dash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Over the course of six seasons at BC, Conley set the school\u2019s all-time record with 60 in-game appearances. The big-bodied lineman, has starter experience at both right guard and right tackle.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>T Cole Birdow<\/strong> Merrimack 6\u20195\u201d, 311-pounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Birdow participated in the Patriots\u2019 local pro day earlier this month. Primarily a right tackle at Merrimack, he also has some experience playing right guard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>S Jordan Polk Texas State <\/strong>5\u201910\u201d 192-pounds, 4.52 40-yard dash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Polk received $45k in total guarantees, $10k signing bonus to sign with the Pats. \u00a0A smaller but tough Free Safety he had 69 tackles this past season in 13 games played.\u00a0 Transferred to Texas State from Texas A&amp;M Commerce.\u00a0 The ultra confident Polk said that all he needs is a chance and his play on the field will do the talking.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DL Wilfried Pene<\/strong> Virginia Tech 6\u20192\u201d 280 4.90 40-yard dash 25 Bench Press<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A former tight end, Pene is a smaller, more athletic defensive lineman. He set personal bests with 3.5 sacks and 5.5 TFLs in his final season for the Hokies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>LB Cam Riley<\/strong> Florida State 6\u20194\u201d, 228-pounds, 4.64 40-yard dash, 7.18 3 Cone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After appearing in 46 games with 10 starts during four seasons at Auburn, Riley transferred to FSU. An off-the-ball linebacker and experienced special teamer, added 12 more games and another start to his r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CB Brandon Crossley<\/strong> SMU 5\u201910\u201d 186 4.44 40-yard dash 7.08 3 Cone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After starting his career at Colorado State, Crossley spent five years at SMU. Primarily used as an outside cornerback, who registered six career interceptions, he moved all over the Mustangs\u2019 secondary<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>TE Gee Scott Ohio St<\/strong>\u00a0 6\u20193\u201d 238-pounds 4.62 40-yard dash 101\/8\u201d Hands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another Buckeye added to the mix. Scott wasn\u2019t overly productive during his Ohio State tenure but carries an athletic profile after switching from wide receiver to tight end in 2021. His best football could be ahead of him as a pass catcher.\u00a0 Can\u2019t confirm he has signed a UDFA contract and may have been brought in on a tryout basis.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>S John Minkins, Cincinnati <\/strong>6\u20191\u201d 207-pounds 4.54 40, 38\u201d Vertical<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Minkins is an in-the-box safety who split his college career between Louisville and Cincinnati. He brings a naturally versatile skillset to New England, having played several roles in the secondary and on special teams.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Patriots moved down and up and down again in a busy 7 hours of the final day of the draft.\u00a0 Selecting a Safety with their 1st pick on Day Three was not what any Patriots fan 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