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Welcome to the Patriots Prospect Preview, our annual series where we talk about the club’s future picks before literally anyone else! It’s already time for Week 2.
The New England Patriots will play meaningful football against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, but we have some time to kill before then…
I won’t lie and tell you that there’s an interesting college football slate ahead — because quite frankly, it stinks. I will say that it’s still worth keeping an eye on, however, as there are draft prospects who will take part in some significant matchups just like last weekend.
It’s also more likely than not that if you clicked on this story you’ll be watching anyway, so let’s just dive into it:
Week 2: @ Iowa State (12 p.m. ET on FOX)
Will Campbell and Morgan Moses are anything but a long-term solution to the club’s persisting problems along the offensive line — at least as a duo.
Campbell could very well prove to be worthy of the fourth overall selection from this past draft, but questions remain about whether or not he fits best at left tackle. Moses is a true professional and might have one last run in him, but there remains a need for his replacement at right tackle.
I’ll be talking about offensive tackle prospects throughout the season because of it, and Gennings Dunker — yes, that is his real name — is perhaps my favorite.
Dunker is a three-year starter at right tackle and has experience playing inside, having led the way for a potent rushing attack that averaged 197.2 yards per game in 2024. Dunker is someone who could benefit greatly from a professional weight program — his diet is pretty insane — and some technique adjustments — he’s the definition of a mauler.
I’d still be surprised if he didn’t land on Day 2, though. New England, and the rest of the league for that matter, will love his ceiling.
Week 2: vs. Michigan (7:30 p.m. ET on ABC)
Sammy Omosigho is an interesting prospect, for more than a few reasons.
Omosigho made a position change over the offseason, dropping his “cheetah” label — a hybrid between defensive back and linebacker — and taking over as the sole man in the middle of the defense.
Oklahoma has built something of a competent defense in recent seasons, seeing the unit improve from the 99th in 2022 to 29th in 2024. Omosigho could lead that unit to another improve finish this season, as his role will finally match his talent in 2025.
The Patriots are fine at linebacker, but there’s always plenty of turnover at that position and it can’t hurt finding some decent depth behind the likes of Robert Spillane, Jack Gibbens and Christian Elliss.
Week 2: @ Oklahoma (7:30 p.m. ET on ABC)
The Patriots don’t exactly have an issue at cornerback, but there...
