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Dont’a Hightower signs, Patriots will have all rookies reporting on time. Let’s celebrate with some Dont’a highlights.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/donta-hightower-signs-patriots-will-have-all/
After drafting Dont’a Hightower in the first round, some suggested he’d find his way on the field in sub situations as an edge rusher. Hightower did some of that in college, but also held coverage responsibilities as one of the leaders of the Alabama defense. He flashed the ability to drop into coverage and break on the ball today, and we’ll continue to monitor his work in space. If he can play on all three downs as a linebacker, that would give the Patriots added versatility on their defense.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/after-drafting-donta-hightower-in-the-first/
Patriots Rookie Eyeball Test: Dont’a Hightower
I’m thrilled about Hightower the player don’t get me wrong, but I’m seeing a real lack of flair. While I’m happy he didn’t stick with the facemask he wore at Alabama, this one’s kind of the vanilla choice. At least Spikes has the audacity to wear a tinted visor.
There’s no chance he keeps number 45 in the regular season so we can throw that out the window, and from the looks of this pic he needs to drop a couple lbs if he wants to play LB here. So I think the jury is still out.
Final Eye Ball Test Grade: Incomplete, pending number change and no spare tire.
(pic via Patriots Rookie Mini Camp Practice)
https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-rookie-eyeball-test-donta-hightower/
Patriots trade up again and select Dont’a Hightower
What in the world is going on, two trade ups!??! For those of you who have been paying attention you know I didn’t see the Hightower fit for the Pats because he seemed too much like Spikes.
But there’s no question he’s a talented linebacker and I will be extremely curious to see how the Pats plan to use him. Whether it’s in a rotation at middle linebacker or even as an outside linebacker.
But just because yours truly didn’t see a fit doesn’t mean I’m not excited about it now. The fact is that the Patriots have improved their defense immensely in the last two hours. It’s pretty much everything a Pats fan could ask for.
There’s no question now, the Pats have one of the most talented young linebacking squads in the NFL now. I don’t know how it will all come together, but I can’t wait to find out.