The New England Patriots interest in Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson is real. If the quarterback falls into the second half of the opening round, the Patriots should become a legitimate option to add the electric college star, according to reports from many around the league.
Bill Belichick and the Patriots hosted Jackson in Foxborough a few weeks ago and sent director of player personnel Nick Caserio to watch Jackson at his pro day. And now Sports Illustrated’s Jenny Vrentas reports that offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels ran Jackson through a private workout in South Florida.