New England Patriots: Complete 4-round mock draft

Dec 20, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands off the ball to running back Brandon Bolden (38) against the Tennessee Titans in the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Titans 33-16. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 3, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders offensive lineman Le’Raven Clark (62) blocks Baylor Bears defensive end Shawn Oakman (2) during the game at AT&T Stadium. The Bears defeat the Red Raiders 63-35. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 4: Le’Raven Clark, OT (Texas Tech)

The Patriots certainly have experienced what it’s like to have to scheme an offense with a shallow and banged up offensive line this season and, as you’d expect, it made life difficult for them at times. Subsequently, you’d expect New England to come into this draft looking to add quality depth to their offensive line. In the mid-rounds, there may not be a better potential prospect than Texas Tech Red Raiders tackle Le’Raven Clark.

Clark has tremendous size and an NFL body already at 6-5, 316 pounds. His feet and his instincts in terms of quickness and just skill as a blocker are phenomenal assets that should only improve once in the NFL. However, he falls to the fourth round because there is still development to be done. Because of the system at Texas Tech, Clark’s technique suffers in terms of his positioning out of the gate and in terms of lining up outside of a two-point stance, both things that will have to be addressed before he can consistently play in the NFL.

Even with his shortcomings, though, Clark is a highly intriguing player with size, power, and quickness for his size that aren’t teachable. If he can continue to build on that in terms of NFL-level fundamentals, he’s going to be a potential every-down starter in the NFL that could also play both guard and tackle.

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