The NFL scouting community is laser-focused on the events unfolding this week in Indianapolis for the combine. Among those taking scrupulous notes will be Mel Kiper, the godfather of the mock draft. But heading into the combine, Kiper has updated his first-round mock draft, and it just so happens to include a pair of Penn State players.
Kiper is currently projecting defensive end Arnold Ebiketie to be a first-round selection of the New England Patriots with the No. 21 pick. Ebikeite would be a logical selection for the Patriots as the franchise is in need of help on the defensive line, as noted by Kiper.
Per Kiper;
At 6-foot-3, 260 pounds, he could put on a few more pounds and add the position versatility that New England loves, shifting all along the defensive line. He has extremely long arms and can create leverage on his pass-rush moves. The Patriots also need to invest again at wide receiver, so I thought about one with this pick.
Interesting that Kiper mentioned wide receiver…