The New England Patriots selected three offensive linemen during last month’s draft, with Justin Herron being one of them: the team invested the 195th overall selection in the Wake Forest offensive tackle, who is projected to be moved inside to guard at the next level — potentially serving as versatile and experienced depth behind starters Joe Thuney and Shaq Mason. But while Herron’s positional flexibility is one of his most impressive traits, he does not enter the next level without some questions.
His strength and inconsistent anchor could both become problems when going against NFL-caliber defenders, for example, while he needs to work on his hand technique and feel for the game as well.