The Patriots appear to be interested in some local products ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.
It’s college football rivalry week, which means there are plenty of top-level matchups for teams to scout. Alabama vs. Auburn, Ohio State vs. Michigan, Texas vs. Texas A&M, Notre Dame vs. USC and… apparently… Boston College vs. Pittsburgh?
Yes, people care about that last one.
New England made its interest known on Saturday, as director of player personnel Matt Groh and director of college scouting Camren Williams made the drive up north to Chestnut Hill, according to Kevin Stone of New England Football Journal.
Detroit Lions regional scout Dave Uyrus was the only other NFL name listed as being in attendance.
The Patriots could be interested in any number of guys that took the field Saturday, but the two most likely candidates are Boston College offensive lineman Ozzy Trapilo and defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku — both of whom are expected to be Day 2 picks. The Eagles also have a couple Day 3 options in offensive lineman Drew Kendall and wide receiver Jerand Bradley.
New England has scouts everywhere, but it’s interesting that a couple top-level executives decided to stay local this week.
