Hunter Bryant, Washington

Hunter Bryant is one of the most fluid route runners out this tight end group and he has the Patriots on his radar. The 6-foot-2, 240 pound prospect would be a huge upgrade over the current tight ends on New England’s roster. He hauled in 52 catches for 825 yards and three touchdowns last season. Bryant’s biggest weakness is blocking, but he’s adamant on building strength and improving in that area.

Bryant will likely fall after Kmet and Trautman, landing him around the third or fourth round.

Brycen Hopkins, Purdue

Brycen Hopkins provides exceptional route running and and impressive straight-line speed. He, like the other prospects, thrives as a pass-catcher and is a problem for defenders in the open field. Hopkins is 6-foo-5, 245 pounds and managed to average 15 yards per catch over his four collegiate seasons. Hopkins’ primary weakness is blocking in the trenches, but that’ll come as he builds strength and technique.

Hopkins is projected around the second or third round and the Patriots should strongly consider him.

Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri

Albert Okwuegbunam prides himself on balancing his game and doing everything that’s needed. Okwuegbunam is a 6-foot-5, 260 pound prospect who has solid pass-catching abilities, but who’s also an exceptional blocking tight end. He spoke to reporters about his desire in college to emulate Gronkowski’s game. Okwuegbunam recorded 26 catches for 306 yards and six touchdowns his senior year.

Okwuegbunam is projected to be a third or fourth round pick, giving the Patriots a solid player to look forward to if he falls to them.

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