Missouri defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson could succeed Randy Starks in Miami. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: Matthew Jones
With just over two weeks remaining until the 2013 NFL Draft, it’s time to take another look at which direction teams may be looking to go in over the draft’s first three rounds. Read on to find out where this year’s top prospects are being projected.
Emmanuel Sanders could be in a Patriots uniform next season. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Staff Writer: Tony Santorsa
The New England Patriots have gone through a complete overhaul of their wide receiver corps this offseason as all the wide receivers that are currently under contract, not one of them caught a pass from Tom Brady last season.
Add another wide receiver to that list as the Patriots have reportedly signed restricted free agent Emmanuel Sanders to an offer sheet.
New England has met with Robert Woods on multiple occasions. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: Matthew Jones
The New England Patriots are a notoriously opaque organization, including in their preparation for the NFL Draft; however, like the rest of the league’s teams, some pre-draft information becomes available from time to time, whether released voluntarily by the team, an agent, or a prospect, or released in compliance with league rules. While it’s important to consider the source of the release and their possible motivations (i.e. released voluntarily as a smokescreen from the organization itself), as well as that many interviews and visits are investigatory rather than indicative of definite interest in drafting a prospect, nonetheless pre-draft visits offer compelling food for thought. Today, we’ll take a look at the early-round prospects which New England has been linked to thus far in the pre-draft process. As always, prospect rankings and values are provided by FRX.
Could North Carolina defensive tackle Sylvester Williams find a spot in the first round of this month’s NFL Draft? (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: Matthew Jones
With the 2013 NFL Draft less than a month away, it’s time to take another look at how the first round could progress. As always, player rankings and values are provided via FRX.
Georgia nose tackle John Jenkins is an ideal two-gap nose tackle prospect. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: Matthew Jones
As part of the “A Prospect For Every Round” series, we previously examined some potential defensive end targets whom the New England Patriots may be interested in drafting; today, we’ll look at some other defensive line prospects the Patriots could target, whether they are defensive tackles, nose tackles, or five-technique defensive ends. Read on to find out who may be on New England’s mind as the 2013 NFL Draft approaches. As always, prospect rankings and values are provided by FRX.
Syracuse left tackle Justin Pugh could be an offensive guard conversion candidate in the NFL. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: Matthew Jones
New England’s offensive line unit played well last season, but the Patriots may nonetheless believe there is some room for improvement; potential areas of upgrade could be the starting right guard position (currently occupied by Dan Connolly) as well as the reserve unit. Today, we’ll look at one prospect the Patriots may target in each round of the 2013 NFL Draft, with prospect rankings and values provided by FRX.
Kendall Gaskins is one of the Drafts top sleeper prosepcts.
NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko
Each season NEPD has been known to locate the drafts top sleepers and project them to the NFL. A couple of days ago I got the opportunity to speak with one of the draft’s top under the radar players; Richmond RB Kendall Gaskins. Gaskins is drawing a lot NFL interest as a hybrid fullback type, especially after an impressive week at the Texas vs. the Nation Game. Listen to what Kendall has to saw about the NFL Draft process and what type of player he is.
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