Patriots could target Boston College tackle, Mass. native during 2025 NFL Draft

By Conor Ryan The Patriots are going to need all of the help they can get this offseason when it comes to shoring up their porous offensive line.

New Englands starting tackle duo of Vederian Lowe and Demontrey Jacobs were a disaster in 2024 with the Patriots allowing 52 sacks this past season.

That was the fifth-highest total allowed by any NFL team in 2024, and the most sacks allowed by New England in a single season since 1999.

As noted by ESPNs Mike Reiss , the Patriots ranked last in the NFL in pass block win rate (50.8%) this season, according to ESPN Analytics.

They also ranked last in run block win rate (67.6%).

The Patriots currently hold the 1st pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

For those wondering what their priorities should be, I submit exhibit A pic.twitter.com/R13yYqSHl4 New England could conceivably address the left tackle position by either selecting a blue-chip prospect like Will Campbell in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft or signing a top free agent like Ronnie Stanley with their abundant cap space.

But New England could also further bolster their depth chart with other tackle prospects further down on the draft list.

According to ESPNs Louis Riddick , the Patriots may not have to look too far for a value add with Norwell native and Boston College offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo.

The Patriots, they need offensive line.

They need guys who can come off the ball and really dominate some people, Riddick told NBC Sports Bostons Phil Perry on the Next Pats podcast.

Theres an offensive tackle from Boston College, Ozzy Trapilo.

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He had one of the best weeks of all the offensive linemen at the Senior Bowl.

He was a shutdown player in pass protection.

Strong, physical, has played a lot of football at Boston College.

That seems like a Patriots type of player.

Trapilo, who also attended BC High before making the jump to collegiate ball at Chestnut Hill, was a three-year starter with the Eagles.

The 6-foot-8 right tackle could be a solid add for New England in the second or third round in April.

Boston College OT Ozzy Trapilo (RT, no.

70) has a few #Patriots connections: Played for Bill O'Brien (friend of Vrabel) in a McDaniels-adjacent system Trained w/Dante Scarnecchia Trapilo shows good savvy, a stout anchor & solid athleticism.

A day-two RT possibility.

pic.twitter.com/RmdOOkdaTa Trapilo has plenty of ties to BC, as his father, Steve, was a stalwart on the Eagles offensive line in the 1980s protecting Doug Flutie and eventually earning All-American nods in 1986.

Speaking to MassLives Karen Guregian , Boston College head coach Bill OBrien offered up plenty of praise for Trapilo and his projection as a steady NFL offensive lineman.

Ozzie is tough.

Hes strong.

Hes athletic for his size, OBrien said of Trapilo.

Hes another guy I think should be highly rated.

I think youre getting a great guy in the locker room.

Hes tall, hes a very big man.

Conor Ryan Conor Ryan is a staff writer covering the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox for Boston.com, a role he has held since 2023.

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