With Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper both back in 2025, the New England Patriots tight end position is in some able hands. However, there are questions about both the depth behind them and the long-term outlook at the position.
If the Patriots want to address both, they can look at what is considered a deep draft at tight end. One of the later-round options to keep an eye on is Luke Lachey out of Iowa.
Hard facts
Name: Luke Lachey
Position: Tight end
School: Iowa
Opening day age: 24 (6/29/2001)
Measurements: 6’5 3/4”, 251 lbs, 78 3/8” wingspan, 32 1/8” arm length, 10” hand size, 35.