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Vrabel Leads Patriots’ Hands-On Look at Boston College Pro Day

The on-campus push signals a draft-first plan heading into the April 23 draft.

Overview

  • New England attended Boston College’s Pro Day on Monday with head coach Mike Vrabel and a large staff in a crowd that included 29 NFL teams.
  • Vrabel pulled defensive end Quintayvious Hutchins aside during drills to coach hand placement and body leverage.
  • The coach also spoke with receiver Lewis Bond after his workout, and Bond holds BC records with 88 catches last season and 213 in his career.
  • Patriots evaluators flagged several Eagles as draft or undrafted options, including Bond, Hutchins, linemen Jude Bowry and Logan Taylor, and tight end Jeremiah Franklin.
  • The local stop reflects close ties with BC coach Bill O’Brien and points to New England prioritizing scouting and development before the draft.