The New England Patriots need an additional starting offensive tackle. And they might have their eyes set on someone.
According to Sportskeeda's Tony Pauline, the Patriots will be hosting BYU's Kingsley Suamataia on an official 30 visit.
He could be available at the beginning of the second round, and the Patriots currently hold the No. 34 overall pick. So it makes sense that they want to learn more about him.
The Patriots will host BYU offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia on an official-30 visit, per @TonyPauline
— Sophie Weller (@sophieewellerr) March 26, 2024
He is very versatile, being able to play at both right and left tackle. He further expressed this when speaking with A to Z Sports' Travis May at the NFL Combine.
"When I talked to Kingsley Suamataia at the NFL Combine I learned a lot about him personally. One of the most interesting things he shared was that he's ambidextrous, and can write perfectly with both hands," May wrote. "He also said he can switch sides of the offensive line just as well if needed. Suamataia isn't just saying that either. He logged nearly 700 snaps at both right and left tackle playing for BYU."
May added that Suamataia is in the 93rd percentile A to Z Sports Athletic Composite and would make him a steal in the draft.
Kingsley Suamataia, OT BYU was a great interview. Found out he loves to dance and he demonstrated his ambidextrous writing ability for us.
— Travis May (@FF_TravisM) March 2, 2024
Here he is talking thru the importance of representing his Polynesian culture. pic.twitter.com/UP4fcaTJkC
2024 NFL Combine Results:
40 Yard Dash .................................. 5.04 seconds
10-Yard Split .................................. 1.74 seconds
Vertical Jump .................................. 28"
Broad Jump .................................. 9' 2"
Bench Press .................................. 31 Reps
BIG MAN MOVIN' #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/AREp7ECAcL
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) March 3, 2024
Kingsley Suamataia highlights:
Kingsley Suamataia forces Laiatu Latu around the arc for a win, but Latu evens the score with an inside move on the next rep pic.twitter.com/4Ju3MC86iB
— Taylor Kyles (@tkyles39) January 30, 2024
Re-watched some Kingsley Suamataia from the Senior Bowl pic.twitter.com/RZ2lkO7D3u
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) March 26, 2024
Watched BYU OT Kingsley Suamataia today. He can really move for a big man (6-4, 329, 34" arms). Started games at right and left tackle.
— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) February 26, 2024
Impressive movement skills in space for 330lbs on this speed option: get out in space, locate a target, and get a piece. Day two option for… pic.twitter.com/uQJdXTesKj
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