Patriots' Crownover: Day Three Diamond

0:00On April 27th, the New England Patriots grabbed nine fresh faces in the 2026 NFL draft, with six coming on day three. That late round hall is perfect for building depth and snagging players who can step up, now or later. Standout Pick was offensive tackle, Demetrius Crownover from Texas A&M, taken in the sixth round. Crownover switched from Titan and brings serious length, with an 86-inch wingspan. He lodged four seasons at A&M, suiting up for 47 games and hitting the field in 13 over his last three years straight. Draft experts are buzzing about his upside, calling him a potential surprise gem for the Pats. Pro football focus had him at 211th out of 632 tackles last year, solid 60th and run blocking, though past pro. Needs work at 418th. They also scooped up Quintavia's Hutchins late in the 7th for good value. Now the question is, how New England develops Crownover this season? Coaches might groom him for a starter shot by 2027, turning day three treasurer into lineup gold.

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