New mock draft shows Patriots targeting versatile blocker to save Drake Maye

New mock draft shows Patriots targeting versatile blocker to save Drake Maye

Briefly

"A major reason for New England's ineffectiveness was the pressure Seattle was putting on Drake Maye. He was pressured 25 times and sacked six times, bringing his postseason total to 21. That's the most sacks taken during a playoff run ever, even more than Joe Burrow in 2020. New England desperately needs to improve their offensive line. The unit's ceiling is there, but a pair of rookies starting on the left side this season has lowered its floor."

"The Patriots' offensive line needs to improve, and Proctor has all the potential in the world to help them do just that. The starting left tackle for the last three seasons, Proctor, was far from elite when he began his career with the Crimson Tide. He allowed 10 sacks and a 9.3% pressure rate during his first year as a starter, but improved drastically over the next two years."

"From 2024-25, Proctor allowed 4 sacks and has conceded a 3.6% pressure rate. His 30 pressures allowed in that time frame were fewer than his total in 2023, while he was penalized six times across the past two seasons, just two more times than he was in '23 alone. Aside from his drastic improvement, Proctor's size and athleticism make him a fascinating prospect. He's 6-foot-7, 366 pounds, and took five carries for the Tide this season, totaling 16 yards and gaining thre"