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The New England Patriots may not have won the Super Bowl last season, but they are the team best built for the future, according to a recent ESPN ranking.
They were ranked first among all NFL teams for under-25 talent.
It’s certainly reasonable to put the Patriots high on the list. After all, they are being led by third-year quarterback Drake Maye offensively. Christian Gonzalez leads the way on the defensive side of the ball, and the team also drafted edge rusher Gabe Jacas.
Offensive tackle Will Campbell is also expected to be a key piece for the future, along with center Jared Wilson and rookie tackle Caleb Lomu.
ESPN's Aaron Schatz wrote:
"The Patriots' haul of young talent isn't just about Maye, but it certainly starts with him. My system identifies Maye as the most valuable young commodity in the NFL after he threw for 4,394 yards and came close to winning the MVP award last season. He will turn 24 right before the season begins.
Maye's offensive line had issues during the postseason, but there's no question it features young talent. Left tackle Campbell is just 22, and center Jared Wilson is 23. First-round pick Caleb Lomu, who will eventually slot in at either left or right tackle, is just 21. Behind those offensive linemen, Maye can hand off to 23-year-old running back TreVeyon Henderson and throw passes to 24-year-old Kayshon Boutte, 23-year-old Kyle Williams or 22-year-old rookie Eli Raridon."
There is plenty to be excited about with the bevy of young talent in New England.
It leaves the team's Super Bowl window wide open for the foreseeable future. After a couple of lean years in 2023 and 2024, the team has found stability under head coach Mike Vrabel and seems to be on track to be a perennial contender.
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They were ranked first among all NFL teams for under-25 talent.
It’s certainly reasonable to put the Patriots high on the list. After all, they are being led by third-year quarterback Drake Maye offensively. Christian Gonzalez leads the way on the defensive side of the ball, and the team also drafted edge rusher Gabe Jacas.
Offensive tackle Will Campbell is also expected to be a key piece for the future, along with center Jared Wilson and rookie tackle Caleb Lomu.
ESPN's Aaron Schatz wrote:
"The Patriots' haul of young talent isn't just about Maye, but it certainly starts with him. My system identifies Maye as the most valuable young commodity in the NFL after he threw for 4,394 yards and came close to winning the MVP award last season. He will turn 24 right before the season begins.
Maye's offensive line had issues during the postseason, but there's no question it features young talent. Left tackle Campbell is just 22, and center Jared Wilson is 23. First-round pick Caleb Lomu, who will eventually slot in at either left or right tackle, is just 21. Behind those offensive linemen, Maye can hand off to 23-year-old running back TreVeyon Henderson and throw passes to 24-year-old Kayshon Boutte, 23-year-old Kyle Williams or 22-year-old rookie Eli Raridon."
There is plenty to be excited about with the bevy of young talent in New England.
It leaves the team's Super Bowl window wide open for the foreseeable future. After a couple of lean years in 2023 and 2024, the team has found stability under head coach Mike Vrabel and seems to be on track to be a perennial contender.
Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Patriots top ESPN's ranking of NFL teams with under-25 talent
Continue reading...
