Bernd Buchmasser

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Patriots draft profile: Willie Lampkin is a unique O-line prospect

1 week ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser

Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images Even with some moves being made in free agency, the offensive line remains the biggest uncertainty on the New England Patriots’ roster. The most prominent problem is at left tackle, but the potential issues extend beyond that one gaping hole in the starting lineup: the Patriots also could benefit from increased competition elsewhere up front.
Patriots draft profile: Jeffrey Bassa fits what New England wants to do on defense

1 week ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser |Taylor Kyles

Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images Now being led by Mike Vrabel and Terrell Williams, the New England Patriots are in the process of overhauling their defense. The off-ball linebacker group is a prominent part of that. Besides releasing longtime captain Ja’Whaun Bentley and 2024 signing Sione Takitaki, the Patriots also added Robert Spillane and Jack Gibbens in free agency.
Patriots add another defensive tackle to list of pre-draft 30 visits

1 week ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser

Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The New England Patriots’ list of pre-draft visits continues to grow, with yet another defensive lineman added to the mix. Darius Alexander, a potential Day 2 pick out of Toledo, was in town recently. The 24-year-old told The Draft Network about his experience on the scouting trail, revealing that his trip to New England was one of several he has taken so far. “I had like 11-12 visits in total.
Patriots draft profile: Mason Taylor could be Drake Maye’s security blanket

1 week ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser

Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Their tight end group is one of the New England Patriots’ best units on offense. Headed by veterans Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper, who ranked first and third on the team in receptions in 2024, it is in much better shape than other spots on that side of the ball. With both Henry and Hooper on the wrong side of 30, however, an infusion of young talent that goes beyond current backups Jaheim Bell and Jack Westover would make sense.
14 interior offensive line fits for the Patriots in the NFL Draft

1 week ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser

Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With only two weeks until the 2025 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots are in the process of putting the finishing touches on their board. What that board will look like is, of course, a closely-guarded secret. However, it would not come as a surprise if it included several interior offensive linemen. So, with that said, let’s take a look at some of the tackle and guard prospects that might make sense for New England this year.
Patriots draft profile: Mason Graham has game-wrecker potential along the D-line

1 week ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser |Taylor Kyles

Photo by Michael Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images Signing the likes of Milton Williams and Khyiris Tonga as free agents, and keeping Jeremiah Pharms Jr. on a two-year contract extension, the New England Patriots invested heavily in their defensive tackle rotation this offseason. Those three plus Christian Barmore and Keion White form the core of the position, and a pretty solid one at that. On paper, the need to spend high-end draft resources to add to the group is miniscule.
Kyren Lacy, NFL Draft prospect out of LSU, dead at 24

1 week ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser

Photo by Gus Stark/LSU/University Images via Getty Images Kyren Lacy, a former wide receiver of the LSU Tigers and NFL Draft hopeful, has passed away. He was 24 years old. A Louisiana native, Lacy played high school football in his hometown of Thibodaux and later attended the University of Louisiana as a four-star recruit. After two seasons with the Ragin’ Cajuns, he transferred to LSU where he developed into a productive starter-level wideout.
Sunday Patriots Notes: Trading down from No. 4 easier said than done

1 week ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser

Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images With the NFL Draft less than two weeks away, the entire league is entering crunch time. Draft boards need to be finalized, targets identified, and trade talk intensified. Even though actual news are relatively sparse at this time in the league calendar, there is still a lot going on behind the scenes leading up to the big event. Naturally, our focus this week has been on the draft first and foremost.
Patriots draft profile: Jayden Higgins has the makings of a starting X-receiver

1 week ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser

Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images The New England Patriots did spend some of their vast free agency resources at wide receiver, bringing in veterans Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins to bolster a group that largely underperformed in 2024. They may not be done adding players to the mix, though. With the draft coming up, the Patriots very much appear to be in the market for more receiver help.
Patriots host top wide receiver prospect on pre-draft visit, per report

1 week ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser

Photo by Ricky Bowden/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Tetairoa McMillan, one of the top wide receiver prospects in this year’s draft, can be added to the ever-growing list of New England Patriots 30 visits. According to a report by Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, the Patriots are one of four teams hosting the 22-year-old. The Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers are also bringing him into their facility before the draft.