Matt Judon might like a partner across the defensive formation to help the New England Patriots sack the quarterback.
That’s surely why ESPN’s Mel Kiper has the Patriots drafting Penn State defensive Arnold Ebiketie in the latest mock draft.
For most of 2021, defensive tackle Christian Barmore served as the Patriots’ second best rusher — and he was very productive in that role. But it wouldn’t hurt for New England to build more depth at a linebacker position where every-down players and top-end talent has been lacking. The Patriots may have recently drafted Chase Winovich and Josh Uche. They may have recently signed linebackers Kyle Van Noy and Jamie Collins.
