Patriots' Vrabel Eyeing Max Iheanachor for O-Line Rebuild

0:00On March 28th, the New England Patriots exposed a huge weakness up front during the Superbowl loss, where their offensive line crumbled and left, quarterback Drake Maye under constant pressure. They had a solid 2025 season, but sacked out in the playoffs, allowing 21 sacks over four games, including six in that final. Defeat. To fix it quick, they grabbed guard Alicia Vera Tucker from the Jets, but coach Mike Rabel knows they need more beef inside and out. Here this week, on March 27th, Rabel hit up Arizona State's pro day, getting hands-on with six feet, six inch, 321. Pound offensive tackle, Max Ehanaka. The former linebacker, turned coach, still loves drilling prospects himself, no sitting on the sidelines for him. Iheonakor called it a blast, soaking up tips straight from Rabel and feeling blessed by the one-on-one time. Fans and insiders buzzed about it online, highlighting how Rabel scouts different from

1:00the pack. Meanwhile, the pats dropped from 52 to 48 sacks allowed last season, but that's still rough, especially with defense only mustering, 35. Draft buzz has Ehanakor, paid right around the Patriots 31st pick, perfect timing as a potential starter, or groom for aging tackle Morgan. Moses, who's 35 heading into year 13, analysts see him sliding there if no traits pop, with his all big 12 nod and combined shine boosting his stock. Rabel's move signals they're all in on rebuilding that line for real protection, eyeing Ehanakor to anchor the future while stacking picks to chase. Ed rusher's too. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.