FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- In each of the last two years, the New England Patriots have selected an offensive lineman from Florida State -- center Bryan Stork (2014) and guard Tre' Jackson (2015). Both were fourth-round picks.
The connection between Florida State and the Patriots was further highlighted on Tuesday at the Seminoles' pro day when the school's offensive line coach, Rick Trickett, wore a Patriots T-shirt.
Could be Rick Trickett, could be Patriots OL coach Dante Scarnecchia. They're the same person. pic.twitter.com/8TU83Ss0ol
— Chris Leighty (@ChrisLeighty) March 30, 2016
Trickett and Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia are also longtime friends.