Wren’s intriguing upside makes him a solid mid-round gamble

for a team that could use a development DT."WhitePatriots News Opinion and Analysis Contribute! FanPostsFanShotsAbout the Site List of Patriots Twitter AccountsWrite For Pats Pulpit!New User Welcome and Commenting GuideCommunity GuidelinesMastheadTopics Patriots Off-Season CoveragePatriots Opinion/AnalysisPatriots NewsPatriots Draft CoverageSportfolio ManagementPatriots Opinion/AnalysisPatriots 2019 NFL Draft CoveragePatriots Off-Season CoverageTop 10 Patriots Draft Fits #3: Arizona State DT Renell WrenNew Womens Yodny Cajuste Jersey ,1commentWren’s intriguing upside makes him a solid mid-round gamble for a team that could use a development DT. EDTShareTweetShareShareTop 10 Patriots Draft Fits #3: Arizona State DT Renell WrenMark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsI already discussed the team’s situation at the position on the topic of Dexter Lawrence as a draft fit for the Patriots. The team is 3-deep at the position and could definitely use a development player at the position for depth purposes in case of an injury and have a young player ready to go when their top 3 guys reach free agency. Two of the three players on the Patriots DT depth chart are from Arizona State, which has produced another draftable DT prospect in Renell Wren.Combine DataHeight: 6’5”Weight: 318Arm: 33 7/8”Hand: 10”40: 5.01225-lb Bench Reps: 30Vertical: 32”Broad Jump: 9’10”5-10-5 Shuttle: 4.533-Cone: 7.65StrengthsScheme versatility: can fit 1 (3 or 1-tech) or 2 gap scheme (5-tech)Extreme quickness off the snapIdeal size and strength for the positionWeaknessesRaw prospectHand usage underdeveloped for pro prospectDidn’t become full time starter until his redshirt senior seasonReasons Why the Patriots Would Draft HimWren is a freak athlete for his size and profiles more as a 3-tech in an even front and 5-tech in an odd front. Most of his flaws are correctable with quality coaching, although the Patriots currently do not have a DL coach named yet. The combination of size and strength makes him an ideal fit in a 2-gapping scheme although his athleticism also translates well to a 1-gap scheme should the Patriots change up the defensive approach like in Super Bowl LIII. While the pass rush from a production standpoint is probably never going to be great, he should be a reliable pocket pusher on the inside. His length also makes him a candidate for the FG block unit on special teams as well. Reasons Why the Patriots Would Not Draft HimEven though Wren was recruited by Todd Graham, a friend of Belichick’s Authentic Yodny Cajuste Jersey , he didn’t amount to much in Graham’s 4 years there. It wasn’t until they replaced Graham with Herm Edwards that he became productive on the defense. Wren also offers little value on defense in the early stage while the coaching staff works on fixing his hand technique and recognition abilities. His boom/bust profile likely makes handicaps his draft window until the 3rd round or later.Who He Has to Beat Out: David Perry, Frank HerronSame guys that I mentioned with Dexter LawrenceRookie Year ProjectionWren would be the 4th DT in the rotation who plays sparingly in the rotation (~25% snaps) while he works with his technique. The Patriots do not have a DL coach named yet, although speculation suggests Bret Bielema, who coached Trey Flowers and Deatrich Wise Jr. in college, could be that guy. Wren would also see time on the FG block team where his size and ability to push the pocket could be an asset. Long Term ProjectionWren has a boom/bust profile Yodny Cajuste Jersey Boys , but in the case the Patriots hit boom they would have a surefire starter at the position by the time Guy, Pennel, and Butler hit unrestricted free agency. Wren has the ability to impact the game in the run when playing next to bigger DTs and taking on 1-on-1 blocks. Double teams could give him an issue early on until Wren can add a bit more lower body weight to build a sturdier anchor. Grade: 4/5 Future StarterRound: 3rdThe boom/bust potential is a bit scary for Rounds 1 and 2, although Belichick has taken chances in the 2nd and 3rd rounds in years past. The Patriots have decent depth at the position for now going into the draft, so they’re not too desperate for a plug and play starter should one fall to them. The New England Patriots play the Green Bay Packers for Sunday Night Football Youth Tom Brady Jerseys , but there’s plenty of action to take place ahead of the game! We have our pregame show and Patriots rooting guide below.Pregame ShowPatriots Rooting Guide1:00 PM ETJets at Dolphins: The Patriots will root for the Jets to win on the road to make both teams 4-5 on the year. It will set the Dolphins back in the divisional record category and Miami has a stronger overall team with greater veteran presence. A Jets win would give the Patriots a strong hold in the division.Bears at Bills: The Bills are out of the playoff picture so I think it would actually benefit the Patriots for Buffalo to win this game to 1) boost the Patriots strength of schedule and strength of victory; and 2) sabotage the Bills draft position. Go Buffalo! Go all the way to 6-10 and a pick outside of the top 10!Chiefs at Browns: The Patriots want the Browns to pull off the upset. Pretty simple.Steelers at Ravens: Root for a tie! Honestly, though, probably root for Baltimore to win this one to further complicate the AFC North. The Steelers would fall to 4-3-1, with Baltimore 5-4. Any additional mess in the AFC North benefits the Patriots in the conference rankings.Lions at Vikings: This game doesn’t really matter to the Patriots. Might as well root for Matt Patricia, LeGarrette Blount Tom Brady Jerseys Stitched , and the Lions.Falcons at Washington: This game doesn’t matter at all to the Patriots.4:05 PM ETTexans at Broncos: Do you believe in the Jacksonville Jaguars? If so, root for the Texans to win to stay atop the division. If not, root for the Broncos to win to give the Patriots some extra space ahead of the suddenly-hot Houston Texans.Chargers at Seahawks: Root for Seattle. The Los Angeles Chargers are arguably the third-best team in the AFC and it would benefit the Patriots to see some holes poked in their success for scouting reasons. 4:25 PM ETRams at Saints: This is going to be a gooooooood game. It doesn’t affect the Patriots, but might as well root for New Orleans to hand Los Angeles their first loss of the season.Use this as the open thread for discussion.