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Patriots draft profile: Theo Johnson is a worthy investment at the tight end position

Related Topics: Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper

The New England Patriots managed to re-sign Hunter Henry and also brought Austin Hooper aboard as an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Even with them and La’Michael Pettway under contract for 2024, however, their tight end position remains a work in progress.

If the team looks to add developmental talent at the position in the upcoming NFL Draft, Penn State’s Theo Johnson is an intriguing mid-round prospect to add. Let’s explore what he would bring to the roster if New England potentially looked his direction.

Hard facts

Name: Theo Johnson

Position: Tight end

School: Penn State

Opening day age: 23 (2/26/2001)

Measurements: 6’6 1/8”, 203 pounds, 10 1/4” hand size, 33” arm length, 80 3/4” wingspan, 9.