As the 2017 NFL Draft draws closer we’ll profile some of the players that may be on the Patriots radar or that we feel would be a great fit.
The Patriots’ offense despite a plethora of weapons for Tom Brady can still use another tight end. Rob Gronkowski was injured for much of the season and was eventually placed on IR. Michael Williams, primarily a blocking tight end, tore his ACL in June minicamp and was also placed on IR.
Free agent Clay Harbor was signed but was released and fellow free agent Martellus Bennett who played very well for the Patriots all season and was their best target in the playoffs at the position was signed away in free agency by the Packers.