- Joined
- May 8, 2002
- Posts
- 1,206,724
- Reaction score
- 59
New England Patriots star Jared Wilson is expected to improve upon his rookie year in 2025 next season in his natural position at center, but will he experience a full-blown breakout year?
The NFL’s Bucky Brooks named Wilson to his All-Breakout team for the 2026 season at the center slot, accentuating his potential to make noise next season in an all-too-familiar position for the Patriots.
Brooks wrote:
”Wilson's exceptional balance and body control enable him to match up with quicker defensive tackles, though he also possesses enough strength and power to deal with low-leverage monsters at the point of attack. While he has shown the versatility and adaptability to slow down extra-large interior defenders, Wilson must continue to refine his skills as a road grader and pass protector. Still, the move back to the pivot -- where he earned second-team All-SEC honors at Georgia -- should serve him well.”
The 23-year-old Wilson allowed four sacks and 28 total pressures last season as the Patriots’ starting left guard.
Now at center in place of Garrett Bradbury, who was traded to the Chicago Bears this offseason, Wilson will get the chance to up his productivity in his new role with the team.
It's not only the same role that he played in college before transitioning over to the guard slot in the NFL, but also one that will take pressure off of him against quicker oncoming edge rushers, setting the stage for him to have a strong year in 2026.
Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Promising Patriots OL named to NFL’s 2026 All-Breakout team
Continue reading...
The NFL’s Bucky Brooks named Wilson to his All-Breakout team for the 2026 season at the center slot, accentuating his potential to make noise next season in an all-too-familiar position for the Patriots.
Brooks wrote:
”Wilson's exceptional balance and body control enable him to match up with quicker defensive tackles, though he also possesses enough strength and power to deal with low-leverage monsters at the point of attack. While he has shown the versatility and adaptability to slow down extra-large interior defenders, Wilson must continue to refine his skills as a road grader and pass protector. Still, the move back to the pivot -- where he earned second-team All-SEC honors at Georgia -- should serve him well.”
The 23-year-old Wilson allowed four sacks and 28 total pressures last season as the Patriots’ starting left guard.
Now at center in place of Garrett Bradbury, who was traded to the Chicago Bears this offseason, Wilson will get the chance to up his productivity in his new role with the team.
It's not only the same role that he played in college before transitioning over to the guard slot in the NFL, but also one that will take pressure off of him against quicker oncoming edge rushers, setting the stage for him to have a strong year in 2026.
Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Promising Patriots OL named to NFL’s 2026 All-Breakout team
Continue reading...
