"The Patriots are going all-in to get Drake Maye the kind of protection he lacked in 2025, after watching him get sacked nearly 50 times during the regular season."
"Crownover immediately adds more competition to the offensive line room, especially since Caleb Lomu was drafted in the first round and is projected to be the team's future starting right tackle."
"The best-case scenario is that they both pan out as starting-level talent, and that's not a bad position for the offense."
The Patriots prioritized building a strong offensive line around quarterback Drake Maye in the 2026 NFL Draft. They selected a swing tackle and a tight end early, and later added Texas A&M's Dametrious Crownover, a versatile 6'7", 319 lbs. player. Crownover's speed and size enhance competition on the offensive line, especially with first-round pick Caleb Lomu projected as the future starting right tackle. The team aims to provide Maye with the protection he lacked in the previous season, addressing the issue of nearly 50 sacks during the regular season.
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