Patriots Target T.J. Parker for Rebuild

0:00On March 28th, the New England Patriots sit at the 31st pick in this year's NFL Draft after a brutal 2024 season where they won. Just four games. Now, they're looking to flip the script by grabbing some fresh talent, and NFL.com's Mike Bande predicts they'll target Clemson's defensive end. TJ Parker, a beast of a pass-resher. Earlier this week, Bande highlighted how the Pats desperately need edge help, with their own rider calling it the biggest gap on the roster. Last year, that defense couldn't generate pressure on standard four-man rushes, leaving them exposed. Parker brings serious juice from three seasons at Clemson, racking up 21.5 sacks across 39 games. Folks are buzzing about his raw potential, especially since he's still figuring out consistency. His numbers dipped last season to just 5 sacks after 11 the year before, but at 21 years old, he's got sky high upside. If he'd been draft eligible after 2024, scouts say he might have gone top 10.

1:02That positions the Pats perfectly if Parker slides to them at 31, turning a late pick into a cornerstone for their rebuild. NFL News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Game Day. I'm Corey with the story.