With New England Patriots starting center David Andrews recently being diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs and currently undergoing treatment for the issue, memories of a former Patriot naturally come to mind: like Andrews now, Antonio Garcia has been down this same road as well, and it unfortunately turned a once promising career into one of many medical questions and ultimately an uncertain future.
After a four-year career as Troy’s starting left tackle, Garcia entered the NFL draft as a highly regarded developmental prospect. As such, the Patriots had him on their radar as a potential heir to long-term starter Nate Solder.