New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry discussed the possibility of the team selecting a rookie tight end in the 2025 NFL draft.
Granted, the tight end position isn’t a major need for the Patriots with Henry and veteran Austin Hooper on the roster. However, this draft is expected to be deep at that position, and both Henry and Hooper are 30 years old.
“I feel like there’s a lot of good tight ends coming out this year,” Hunter said, when appearing on “Patriots Unfiltered.” “…If we add one, that would be great. I would love to have him under my wing and teach him as much as I can because I had a great guy when I came in the league in Antonio Gates. He taught me a ton and really took me under his wing, and I’m very, very thankful for that.”
Henry is in his fifth season with the Patriots.
He has been one of the team’s more reliable offensive playmakers during his run in New England. The veteran tight end recorded career-highs with 66 receptions and 674 receiving yards.
Henry and Hooper would serve as two strong veteran mentors if the Patriots decided to draft a young tight end. It’s also important to note that the team still has second-year tight end Jaheim Bell, who could potentially emerge as a contributor in 2025 as well.
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