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Patriots draft pick labeled as one of âbest value picksâ at offensive tackle
TL;DR
The Patriots selected Dametrious Crownover, an offensive tackle from Texas A&M, with their first pick in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. He has been recognized as one of the best value picks for his position this year.
Key points
- Patriots selected Dametrious Crownover in the sixth round
- Crownover played for Texas A&M
- He is recognized as a best value pick for offensive tackles
- Crownover stands 6-7 and weighs 319 pounds
- He was a two-year starter and played in 47 games
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The Patriots used their first pick in the sixth round of the NFL Draft to select Dametrious Crownover, an offensive tackle out of Texas A&M.
The Athleticâs Nick Baumgardner called him one of the best value picks at his position in this yearâs draft.
âAnother gigantic tackle, Crownover (6-7, 319, with 35 3/8-inch arms) keeps his massive frame under control off the edge and brings real potential as a run blocker,â he wrote. âHeâs another player who could perform immediately as a swing tackle before blossoming into something more.â
Crownover was a two-year starter for the Aggies and appeared in 47 total games.
At the NFL Combine, the guardâs arms measured at 35 â inches with an 86-inch wingspan.
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With Will Campbell and Morgan Moses returning to the tackle positions in 2026, as well as Caleb Lomu getting drafted in the first round, Crownover will likely be depth on the offensive line, but could develop into a solid starter.
Crownover played right tackle during Patriots rookie minicamp over the weekend.
Q&A
Who is Dametrious Crownover and what are his stats?
Dametrious Crownover is an offensive tackle from Texas A&M, standing 6-7 and weighing 319 pounds, with 35 3/8-inch arms. He was a two-year starter and played in 47 total games.
Why was Crownover considered a best value pick in the NFL Draft?
Crownover was labeled as one of the best value picks due to his impressive size, control off the edge, and potential as a run blocker, suggesting he could contribute immediately as a swing tackle.
What round did the Patriots draft Dametrious Crownover?
The Patriots drafted Dametrious Crownover in the sixth round of the NFL Draft.
