Editor's Note: In the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft, Phil Perry is identifying the best fits for the Patriots at each position based on the traits that Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf value as well as intel from coaches and scouts.
First on the list was offensive tackle. Next up: tight end.
The bar wasn't difficult to clear, but there was no real competition for which position group ended up being the most reliable for the Patriots offense last season. It was tight end.
Hunter Henry (66 catches, 674 yards, two touchdowns) and Austin Hooper (45 catches, 476 yards, three touchdowns) might not have been game-breakers, but they were two of the team's dependable options in the passing passing game.