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Each day leading up to the NFL Draft on April 25, the Herald will introduce prospects the Patriots are likely targeting position by position. The Pats have eight picks this year, starting at No. 3 overall, their highest selection in decades. As for their other picks, the Patriots are expected to address offensive tackle and wide receiver, though they could pad their depth at virtually any position.

Below is a breakdown of the Patriots’ best prospect fits at offensive tackle:

Day 1-2

Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma

Ht/Wt: 6-7, 322

Projected round: 1st

Scouting report: One of the most athletic tackles in a deep draft for the position, Guton is projected to come off the board somewhere between the 20th and 30th picks. He made 13 career starts at right tackle, his best position, showing a natural balance and nimble feet in pass protections. He envelops defenders at the second level as a run defender and flashes a consistently strong punch. Guyton is underdeveloped compared to his fellow first-round prospects, but the upside of a potential high-end starter is plainly evident.

Jordan Morgan, Arizona

Ht/Wt: 6-5, 311

Projected round: 1st-2nd

Scouting report: Some media scouts question Morgan’s ability to stick at left tackle due to his short arms, but he played consistent football across multiple seasons at Arizona, even after tearing his ACL a year ago. Morgan is ideally suited for a zone-blocking scheme, and may even sneak into the first round if a team bets on his 2022 tape versus last year’s post-injury. He may be one of the safer prospects on this list.

Kingsley Suamataia, BYU

Ht/Wt: 6-5, 326

Projected round: 1st-2nd

BYU offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia (78) blocks for running back Deion Smith (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Scouting report: Only 21 years old, Suamatia is a former five-star high school recruit who transferred from Oregon to BYU after his freshman season. He made an immediate impact as a freshman All-American at right tackle. Perhaps more impressive, he flipped to the left side last year and made 11 starts, showcasing an ideal blend of power, mobility and tenacity. Suamatia should be able to play in most any NFL offensive scheme, but may need time to develop at such a young age.

Patrick Paul, Houston

Ht/Wt: 6-7, 331

Projected round: 2nd-3rd

Scouting report: Few offensive tackle prospects in this class can match Paul’s measurables as a massive, athletic left tackle with excellent length. He’s also a two-time captain with 44 career starts from his freshman year to his fifth-year senior season. Paul can play a bit high and looks a bit raw, but the team drafting him will likely envision a rookie who can at least push for a starting job right away with his traits.

Brandon Coleman, TCU

Ht/Wt: 6-4, 313

Projected round: 2nd-3rd

TCU offensive lineman Brandon Coleman (77) lines up during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Scouting report: A brawny bulldozer, Coleman plays with a controlled mean streak on the left side, where he made double-digit starts as a tackle and guard in college. His athletic profile fits the traditional Packers criteria for O-lineman, indicating he should be somewhere on the Patriots’ board under ex-Green Bay scout and current director of scouting Eliot Wolf. Some evaluators see his future at guard, but Coleman’s long arms (34 7/8 inches) should help him stick at tackle in the NFL.

Blake Fisher, Notre Dame

Ht/Wt: 6-6, 310

Projected round: 3rd-4th

Scouting report: Fisher is more of an athletic blocker than a road-grader at right tackle. He excels in a zone scheme, and competes hard. After starting his college career as a starting freshman on the left side, NFL teams might ask him to flip back in the pros or ask him to serve as a swing tackle. The Patriots reportedly hosted Fisher on a pre-draft visit.

Kiran Amegadjie, Yale

Ht/Wt: 6-5, 323

Projected round: 3rd-4th

Scouting report: A fascinating prospect, Amegadjie only played two seasons of high school football and three in college. He boasts prototypical size, athleticism and a natural ability that allowed him to play left tackle and right guard in college. His coaches reportedly raved about his drive and football IQ. Amegadjie is a bit of a project with obvious upside for teams looking for a potential long-term tackle after the first round.

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Day 3

Travis Glover, Georgia State

Ht/Wt: 6-6, 317

Projected round: 6th-7th

Scouting report: Glover has spent significant time with the Patriots, who saw him at the Hula Bowl, his Pro Day and reportedly on a recent pre-draft visit. He is one of the most versatile linemen on this list, having made 35 career starts at left tackle, 18 at right tackle and four at left guard. Glover has good length and power, but will have to overcome athletic shortcomings to make it at the next level.

Darrell Simpson, Tulsa

Ht/Wt: 6-6, 335

Projected round: 6th-7th

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Scouting report: An Oklahoma transfer, the Patriots reportedly hosted Simpson on a pre-draft visit earlier this month. He started 15 games at Tulsa, including a dozen last year at right tackle. He carries plus size and long arms, making him a developmental traits prospect at this stage of the draft.

Giovanni Manu, British Columbia

Ht/Wt: 6-7, 352

Projected round: 6th-7th

Scouting report: Another developmental prospect, Manu is one of the largest players in the draft. He was a four-year starter at the University of British Columbia, playing 33 of 39 games at left tackle. He’s highly athletic for his size and plays with a punishing style. Manu also had a pre-draft visit scheduled with the Packers.