The New England Patriots are looking to improve every area on offense, and that includes the line. They have held meetings with several top offensive line prospects. Offensive lineman Robert Hunt has met with the organization, according to Draft Wire.
Hunt was a four-year starter for the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns. He played the left guard position for his first two seasons before making the jump to right tackle in 2018.
Dane Brugler of The Athletic has him as the top guard in this year’s draft class. Hunt has allowed just two sacks and 11 total pressures over the last two seasons. He would certainly add depth to a New England line that is lacking bodies on the line at the moment.
One particular area of note is an injury that he suffered last season, one that caused him to miss the second half of the year. He did not work out at the NFL Scouting Combine
Hunt measures in at six-foot-five, 325 pounds. There could be additional help for the line on the way. The Patriots have two draft picks from last season that did not see the field. Hjalte Froholdt and Yodny Cajuste missed time last season with injuries. They should be able to have an opportunity to prove themselves once football resumes.
New England needs to rework the line as protection for the next quarterback is key. New England has been notorious for having some of the best offensive lines in football. Now with some veterans gone and others returning from injury, Bill Belichick is back to reevaluating talent for that positional group.
Hunt would be able to add additional size and blocking to the line. Depending on how the New England Patriots utilize their offense, addressing the line could be vital for the team’s future success.
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