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5 days agoNew NFL mock draft has Patriots addressing major need on defense with 31st pick
New England Patriots may draft Clemson DE T.J. Parker to address pass-rushing needs for the 2026 season.
In 2024, he became a full-time impact defender and his production jumped across the board. In 14 games he made 58 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions, 12 pass breakups, and three forced fumbles. This is the season where he started to look like a true NFL corner making more plays on the ball, more involvement in run support, and an expanded usage which was seen in his tackles for loss totals.
Let that sink in for a minute: The most hyped team in America this preseason is now projected to watch the playoff from home. ESPN Analytics gives Texas the fourth-best chance to reach the SEC championship game (26%) behind Georgia, Ole Miss and Alabama. The Longhorns' season-opening road loss to Ohio State isn't the problem -- it's the product on the field.