Finding the Ideal Tight End Draft Prospects for the New England Patriots

April 5, 2014   ·   Erik Frenz   ·   Jump to comments

Whether it's a Rob Gronkowski backup or an Aaron Hernandez replacement, the New England Patriots must be in search of a tight end this offseason.
The Patriots' production from the tight end position was otherworldly from the years 2010-2012, but with Gronkowski injured for much of the season and with Hernandez in prison for its entirety, the Patriots were forced to rely on the services of third-string tight end Michael Hoomanawanui.
The Patriots were not disappointed with what they saw from "Hooman"—otherwise they wouldn't have re-signed him this offseason—but if he is the top backup again in 2014, something has gone wrong. There are simply too many opportunities to find a quality tight end in the draft, and with so many shapes, sizes and varieties of tight end, the Patriots should have plenty to choose from.
Depending on what they are looking for in a tight end, these are some guys they could be considering in the draft.
 
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