Fansided · May 14, 2016
Forecasting Elandon Roberts’ future with the Patriots
Welcome to our first installment in a 17-part series in which we are forecasting what 2016 holds in store for each member of the New England Patriots’ rookie class. Today, we’re forecasting former University of Houston linebacker Elandon Roberts.
Evaluating roster chances of every Patriots draft pick
The skinny: The Patriots took Roberts at No. 214 overall, six selections after linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill. A proven leader in college, Roberts possesses many of the intangibles that the Patriots look for in their defensive players. He may not be the most athletic linebacker, but Roberts does have a nose for the ball carrier; he led the FBS with 88 solo tackles last season.
