The NFL Combine is delivering exactly what Pats Nation needed to see: premium edge rushers and tight ends putting on a show. Two names in particular should be circled on every Patriots fan's draft board.
Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri — The Senior Bowl Defensive MVP looked every bit the part of a first-round pass rusher in Indianapolis. Young's combination of explosiveness off the edge and refined hand technique had scouts buzzing. At pick #31, he could be the answer to our biggest need.
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon — Stop what you're doing and watch this man's tape. Sadiq ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash — the fastest by a tight end since 2003. At his size, that kind of speed is absurd. Vrabel specifically mentioned tight end as a priority, and Sadiq fits the mold of a modern pass-catching weapon.
Other intriguing prospects include linebacker Sonny Styles from Ohio State, who ran a freakish 4.46 at 6-5, 244 pounds, and Pitt linebacker Kyle Louis. This draft class has the depth to fill multiple holes.
April can't come soon enough.
Based on reporting from NFL.com