{"id":613697,"date":"2026-04-17T21:15:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T21:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/613697\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T21:15:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T21:15:09","slug":"nfl-writer-names-patriots-ideal-draft-fit-that-could-replace-klavon-chaisson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/613697\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Writer Names Patriots ‘Ideal’ Draft Fit That Could Replace K’Lavon Chaisson"},"content":{"rendered":"

NFL Writer Names Patriots ‘Ideal’ Draft Fit That Could Replace K’Lavon Chaisson<\/a> originally appeared on NESN<\/a>. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Almost every name that could be considered in the later part of the first round of the NFL draft has been linked to the Patriots<\/a> in the six days leading up to the event. Brent Sobleski from Bleacher Report believes that one particular player<\/a> is a perfect fit for New England<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Sobleski outlined his ideal picks for each NFL team in the first round of the draft, suggesting that the Patriots should select Texas A&M pass rusher Cashius Howell.<\/p>\n

“Texas A&M’s\u00a0Cashius Howell\u00a0was one of the nation’s finest defenders during the 2025 campaign,” Sobleski wrote on Friday. “In face, he became the SEC Defensive Player of the Year after an 11.5-sack performance. But his draft standing has been hurt primarily based on his lack of length.”<\/p>\n

“The Patriots already proved that arm length and wingspan aren’t critical factors in their evaluations after taking left tackle Will Campbell<\/a> with last year’s fourth overall pick. Howell is far too explosive and tenacious as a pass-rusher for the Patriots to pass.”<\/p>\n

Howell played five seasons of college football, including three at Bowling Green, before transferring to Texas A&M for two additional seasons. Over the course of 56 games, he tallied 35.5 tackles for loss and 27 sacks.<\/p>\n

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If the Patriots select Howell, he could be the player to replace pass rusher K’Lavon Chaisson<\/a>, who signed with the Washington Commanders<\/a> during the offseason.<\/p>\n

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