The New England Patriots are known for drafting smart, hard-working, gritty, no-nonsense players, but don’t let anyone fool you: They value athleticism just as much as any other team, if not more.
The Patriots seem to have a type when it comes to every position, and they appear to value certain NFL Scouting Combine drills more at some spots than others.
Based on the research NESN.com has done this offseason, these are the players who best fit the Patriots’ typical standards.
Patriots’ best fits in the 2016 NFL Draft by position>>
Here are the Patriots’ average testing numbers by position.
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Here’s how every player invited to the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine fits into the Patriots’ average standards.
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