Dametrious Crownover brings appetite for improvement to Patriots OT group

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - APRIL 19: Dametrious Crownover #78 of the Texas A&M Aggies in action during the Maroon & White spring football game at Kyle Field on April 19, 2025 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images for ONIT) | Getty Images for ONIT

For the second NFL Draft in a row, the New England Patriots opted to double-dip at the offensive tackle position. After going with the first-round/Day 3 pairing of Will Campbell and Marcus Bryant in 2025, they went with Caleb Lomu and Dametrious Crownover this year.

Obviously, Campbell and Lomu are locks to make the roster this year based on their draft status and significant developmental upside. Bryant and Crownover, on the other hand, will have to spend this summer competing for what might not be more than one available spot on a depth chart also featuring veteran right tackle Morgan Moses.

In order for the rookie Crownover to win that coveted spot, he will not just have to adapt quickly to playing in the NFL but also show some serious growth in multiple areas. He is looking forward to the challenge.

“I’m just dominant in the pass game, and just trying to make sure it’s something I hold to a higher standard,” he said shortly after getting drafted by the Patriots. “I’m still developing in the run game and making sure I’m getting better every time I step onto the field to practice it.”

Improving his run blocking is not the item on Crownover’s to-do list between now and roster cutdowns. He also has to show that he can successfully play on both sides of the line after spending a majority of his time in college as a right tackle.