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Vince Wilfork who can not only play right away Color Rush Jarrett Stidham Jersey , but also succeed Lawrence Guy as the main DT on the team."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 ManagementTop 10 Patriots Draft Fits #4: Clemson DT Dexter LawrenceNew,56commentsLawrence is an athletic defensive tackle in the mold of Vince Wilfork who can not only play right away, but also succeed Lawrence Guy as the main DT on the team.EDTShareTweetShareShareTop 10 Patriots Draft Fits #4: Clemson DT Dexter LawrenceThomas J. Russo-USA TODAY SportsThe Patriots are mostly set with the DT position as they’ve got 3 solid rotational players in Lawrence Guy, Mike Pennel, and Adam Butler. Guy and Pennel are more early down run stuffers with moderate pass rush upside whereas Butler is better at pushing the pocket than anchoring against the run. This year’s draft has a handful of solid DT prospects the Patriots should have a chance on, with only Quinnen Williams, Ed Oliver, Christian Wilkins, and Jerry Tillery likely being off the board before the Patriots pick at 32. One player that was once considered a Top 10 prospect before the previous college season that could be available is Wilkins’ Clemson teammate in Dexter Lawrence.Combine DataHeight: 6’4”Weight: 342Arm: 34 3/4” 40: 5.05StrengthsCan play almost any interior DL position1 and 2-gap versatilityFreak athleteStrong anchor vs. runVirtually unblockable in 1-on-1 situationsDisruptive rusher by collapsing the pocket WeaknessesHas out-athleted every one to this point Youth Jarrett Stidham Jersey , technique will need workMore of a disruptor than playmakerGets a bit lazy at timesReasons Why the Patriots Will Draft HimPatriots haven’t had an athlete on their DL like this since taking Vince Wilfork 21st overall in the 2004 draft. Lawrence profiles very similar to Big Vince, who fell out of the top 10 and right into the Patriots laps that year. Lawrence being more of a disruptor than playmaker may allow for some teams to pass on him (their mistake) and the Patriots to target Lawrence in the early to mid 20s as a potential trade up target. Even if Lawrence isn’t going to make enough plays to be a defensive player of the year candidate, his skill set strongly profiles for what the Patriots want in their interior defensive linemen. Reasons Why the Patriots Will Not Draft HimSimply not being available is the biggest reason I can think of. If Lawrence is available when the Patriots are on the board, I think they pull the trigger on him regardless of other needs. Another thing to note is also the Patriots don’t necessarily have to prioritize a DT in the first round either given the team is 3-deep at the position although an injury makes the position rather thin as well. Lawrence also was barred from college postseason play in 2018 after testing positive for ostarine, a known PED, although he denies knowingly taking the substance. Who He Needs to Beat Out: Frank Herron, David Parry, Keionta DavisThere isn’t much competition for Lawrence if we’re talking about the 4th DT in the rotation behind Guy, Pennel Womens Jarrett Stidham Jersey , and Butler. Lawrence would already be the most talented player in the room.Rookie Year ProjectionLawrence would be able to play right away as a major factor in the Patriots DT rotation. Lawrence should also be leaning on Guy and Pennel as two players who were late round picks that had to fight for every opportunity they got and ultimately cashing in with New England. Lawrence should see roughly 30-40% snaps as a rookie barring injuries. Long Term ProjectionLawrence will eventually work his way to being the top DT in the rotation by the end of Year 2, which is when Guy, Pennel, and Butler are all about to hit free agency. His size and strength would make him a tough guy to double up and beat in the run game. Grade: 5/5 Day 1 StarterRound: 1stPatriots promote offensive tackle Cole Croston to the active roster, release wide receiver Bennie Fowler On Monday, the New England Patriots created three open roster spots through a series of transactions. On Tuesday, the team filled all of them again with one of the spots going to free agent wide receiver Bennie Fowler. An intriguing option as a depth option in the slot as well as a special teamer with the ability to return punts, Fowler was seen as a candidate to quickly have an impact in New England.Four days later, his outlook has changed: according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport Authentic Jarrett Stidham Jersey , the team has opted to release the 27-year old again in order to make room on the active roster for practice squad offensive tackle Cole Croston. Seeing New England add another offensive tackle to its 53-man team does not come as a surprise considering that starting right tackle Marcus Cannon is not projected to be available tomorrow.Instead, the Patriots will rely on LaAdrian Waddle to protect Tom Brady’s right side against a talented Jacksonville Jaguars defense. With Waddle pushed into a starting role, the team was in need for another tackle – and Croston will fill that role, at least for now. Fowler, meanwhile, will not go through the waiver wire and instead hit the open market directly; the five-year veteran is not eligible to be signed to New England’s practice squad.As a result of the Croston/Fowler exchange, the Patriots had an open spot on their 10-man scout team waiting to be filled: wide receiver Riley McCarron, who served as the team’s punt returner last week but muffed one kick was re-signed.