The New England Patriots saved the tight end position for last, and they did so by grabbing Florida State’s Jaheim Bell, who was one of the more under-the-radar prospects on the board.
Bell’s versatility is obvious from the get-go considering he can line up as a receiving tight end and fullback. He’s a bit undersized at the tight end position, but he more than makes up for it as a playmaker.
The Patriots could be thinking of utilizing him more as a fullback blocker for Rhamondre Stevenson in the offensive backfield. That would also make him a threat as a play-action receiver or a runner in such sets.
This is another solid pick-up for the Patriots, who clearly came into the draft with the intentions of loading up the offense as much as possible. It was a job well done for a team that picked seven offensive rookies and only one defensive player.
That’s what happens when you have a top-10 defense and one of the worst offensive units in the league. Something needed to change.