FOXBORO – Although the University of Rhode Island is just an hour away, the New England Patriots rarely dip into the local prospect pool.
While they did select wide receiver Chy Davidson in the NFL's Supplemental Draft back in 1981, the team has been missing out on a few top players in their own backyard.
That may change in 2023.
A source tells Patriots Country that New England has expressed interest in and begun scouting URI tight end Caleb Warren as a potential draft choice or free agent next offseason.
Warren, a Florida native, was named to the CAA Football First Team All-Conference last season after nabbing 23 passes for 386 yards and three touchdowns.