The New England Patriots selected West Virginia offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste with the No. 101 pick, and Twitter wasn’t sure how to react.
Cajuste is more of an under-the-radar tackle that will need to spend some time developing his game.
Here’s how everyone responded.
Yodny Cajuste is a 6-foot-5, 312-pound tackle from West Virginia. He started at left tackle the last two years. He had surgery on his quad in March. It was reported he would be cleared in three months from the surgery.
— Mark Daniels (@MarkDanielsPJ) April 27, 2019
#Patriots use their last pick on day 2 on a tackle – Yodny Cajuste – an area of need for them with just one (Cannon) who's been a starter in this league. Cajuste projects as a RT. Was co-Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year and 1st team All-Big 12.
— Michael Giardi (@MikeGiardi) April 27, 2019
With their final third-round pick (101st overall), the Patriots select OT Yodny Cajuste (West Virginia). The 6-foot-4 7/8 and 312-pound Cajuste could potentially fill the team's swing tackle role. Now enters the highly regarded Dante Scarnecchia School of Offensive Linemen.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) April 27, 2019
Nick Caserio on 3rd round OT Yodny Cajuste: "Fairly athletic kid."
— Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis) April 27, 2019
Patriots draft picks all fill specific needs:
1st: N'Keal Harry: Big outside receiver
2nd: Joejuan Williams: Big press corner
3rd: Chase Winovich: Run-stopping edge player
3rd: Damien Harris: Backup for Michel/short-yardage back
3rd: Yodny Cajuste: Third OT behind Wynn/Cannon— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) April 27, 2019
With the 101st pick the Patriots take OT Yodny Cajuste. Played left tackle at West Virginia. Good reinforcement for Isaiah Wynn, who is coming off a torn Achilles and is undersized for a tackle. Has an injury history (knee), but stayed healthy the last two years
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) April 27, 2019
Caserio said Yodny Cajuste primarily played left tackle at West Virginia, but he noted that doesn't necessarily mean he'll stay there. Pointed to Vollmer, Trent Brown, Matt Light as guys who have switched sides.
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) April 27, 2019
Patriots grab an OT, filling their biggest remaining need. It's Yodny Cajuste of West Virginia.
— Kevin Duffy (@KevinRDuffy) April 27, 2019
New Patriots OT Yodny Cajuste allowed just 12 pressures a season ago for WVU! #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/p2HQqitYNM
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) April 27, 2019
Back-to-back Mountaineers! The New England Patriots take Yodny Cajuste with pick No. 101! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/jIBdGanRwm
— WVU Mountaineers (@WestVirginiaU) April 27, 2019
The #Patriots have made 5 selections after Day 2 of the Draft. Let's recap with their 2018 Grades:
32. N'Keal Harry – 86.1 Receiving
45. Joejuan Williams – 79.5 Coverage
77. Chase Winovich – 90.2 Overall
87. Damien Harris – 84.4 Rushing
101. Yodny Cajuste – 78.6 Pass Block— PFF NE Patriots (@PFF_Patriots) April 27, 2019
