2016 NFL Draft Patriots Profile: Joe Haeg
2016 NFL Draft Patriots Profile: Joe Haeg
Welcome to another edition of our 2016 NFL Draft Patriots Profile series in which we take a closer look at a prospect the New England Patriots may be keen on signing. Next up is North Dakota State offensive tackle Joe Haeg.
Considering the fact that Sebastian Vollmer isn’t getting any younger and the poor depth behind Nate Solder and Vollmer at tackle, the Patriots need to invest in the position. An upgrade over the likes of Marcus Cannon, Cameron Fleming and LaAdrian Waddle isn’t just possible—it’s paramount.
According to Draft Insider’s Tony Pauline, the Patriots have North Dakota State tackle Haeg on their mind these days.
New England Patriots sent a lot of time with Joe Haeg/OT/NDSU this morning. Haeg was a standout during North practice this afternoon.
— Tony Pauline (@TonyPauline) January 27, 2016
Athletic for a big man at 6-foot-6, 293 yards, Haeg looks the part of the next stalwart Patriots’ offensive lineman. He has humble beginnings, having walked on to the Bison as a freshman in 2011; he leaves North Dakota State with two All-American nods.
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What the Patriots look for in offensive linemen they draft, however, is more than personal accolades. The Patriots love to select offensive linemen who have helped pilot their college teams to championships. Just look at recent picks like Bryan Stork and Tre’ Jackson, both of whom were part of national championship-winning Florida State teams.
As for Haeg, he has won five consecutive national championships with the Bison. You can see why the Patriots are so keen on Haeg.
In case you missed them, here are recent editions of our 2016 NFL Draft Patriots Profile series:
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Stay tuned for more installments in the series as the 2016 NFL Draft nears.