Patriots Host Kayden McDonald for Pre-Draft Visit

0:00On March 25th, the New England Patriots keep adding names to their pre-drav visit list, with Ohio State defensive tackle Caden McDonald as the latest. This 6-foot-to-326-pound lineman is the 10th confirmed prospect to stop by Foxboro. Just 21 years old, he stands out for clogging run lanes and handling double teams. McDonald comes off a strong college run at the Buckeyes where he showed flashes of dominance on early downs. Without seeing him as a fringed first-round pick, though his role might stay focused up front for now. This interest makes sense after the Patriots lost a similar big body and free agency. Kyris Tonga, their heaviest lineman at 335 lbs, signed a 3-year, $21 million deal with the Kansas City. Chiefs. He played in 17 games with eight starts last season, handling about a third of defensive snaps plus special team's work. Teams can host up to 30 such visits before the draft, using them for film reviews and medical checks without on-field drills.

1:02Last year, six of the Patriots 11 picks had visited beforehand. With the draft approaching, expect more names on this list, as New England eyes' replacements for their run-stuffing needs. I'm Corey, with the story, and you've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.