Round 6, Pick 15 · #196 Overall
New England Patriots · OT · Texas A&M
Traded: From IND via MIN, CAR and JAX
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Big Board Rank: #124 · Day 3 Sleeper
Dametrious Crownover enters the 2026 NFL Draft as a developmental offensive tackle with intriguing upside but significant technical refinement needs. The 6-foot-5 Texas A&M product showed steady improvement throughout his three-year college career, evolving from a raw freshman project to a serviceable SEC starter by his senior season. Crownover possesses the desired length and athleticism for the position, along with impressive core strength in run blocking, but his pass protection mechanics remain inconsistent against elite pass rushers. His draft stock has fluctuated throughout the pre-draft process, with some scouts viewing him as a steal in the middle rounds while others question whether his technical limitations can be corrected at the professional level.
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