In two of the last three NFL drafts, the New England Patriots used an early-round pick on a small-school prospect who competed at the Senior Bowl.
They have another such player on their radar as the 2023 draft approaches.
North Dakota State offensive lineman Cody Mauch has a pre-draft visit scheduled with New England, according to a report from The Draft Network’s Ryan Fowler.
A converted tight end, Mauch started 30 games at left tackle for NDSU — the most consistently successful program at Division I’s lower level — over the last two seasons.