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Why James White sees Alabama's Jahmyr Gibbs as strong Patriots fit in NFL Draft

The New England Patriots could use another James White.

While Rhamondre Stevenson excelled in a pass-catching role last season with a team-high 69 receptions for 421 yards, he also doubled as the Patriots' bell-cow running back, taking on a heavy workload that may not be sustainable in 2023.

Considering neither Pierre Strong Jr. or Kevin Harris distinguished themselves as rookies last season, New England perhaps could benefit from selecting a pass-catching back in the 2023 NFL Draft -- a player similar to White, who amassed 381 receptions as the Patriots' go-to third-down back over the better part of eight seasons before retiring in August 2022.