The Patriots are making headway on their 2020 draft class. They’ve signed third-round pick Devin Asiasi, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle (on Twitter).
On Day 3, the Pats moved up from No. 100 to the Raiders’ No. 91 choice for the UCLA product. With Asiasi, they filled a major need at tight end and netted their first offensive player of the weekend.
Asiasi offers speed and solid blocking technique, but scouts say he needs to spend some time in the gym in order to adjust to the pro game. He could wind up as the Patriots’ No. 1 tight end, ahead of Matt LaCosse, Ryan Izzo, and fellow third-round pick Dalton Keene. Then again, there are several notable vets left in free agency and the Patriots could explore their options between now and the start of the season.
With Asiasi officially in the fold, the Patriots have now signed seven of their ten draft picks. The only rookies left to sign are second-round safety Kyle Dugger, third-round tight end Dalton Keene, and sixth-round guard Michael Onwenu. Here’s the full rundown, via PFR’s tracker:
2-37: Kyle Dugger, S (Lenoir-Rhyne)
2-60: Josh Uche, LB (Michigan): Signed
3-87: Anfernee Jennings, OLB (Alabama): Signed
3-91: Devin Asiasi, TE (UCLA): Signed
3-101: Dalton Keene, TE (Virginia Tech)
5-159: Justin Rohrwasser, K (Marshall): Signed
6-182: Michael Onwenu, G (Michigan)
6-195: Justin Herron, T (Wake Forest): Signed
6-204: Cassh Maluia, LB (Wyoming): Signed
7-230: Dustin Woodard, C (Memphis): Signed
Not a big deal but wasnt the third round during day 2?
Yes
Could this guy actually fill Gronk’s shoes without a wrestling belt?
You will never find a TE that’s can fill Gronks shoes he was a beast you can only hope you can have a decent player there now
And imo these 2 guys they draft are not even decent they are 3rd string and PS players
We’ll see. Not fair to compare anyone to Gronk unless your name is Tony Gonzalez but from all accounts, Asiasi has a chance to be the real deal and a productive two way TE that Stidham needs as part of his arsenal. I like everything I have read from those who scouted him and some rave about him. Dalton Keene seems to be a nice 2nd option with a lot of flexibility to do different things and we know how much BB vale’s that trait. I would still like to see a veteran added. Maybe one will be cut after camp that fits to block and be an occasional threat.
Antonio Gates…..