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The New England Patriots will host Memphis offensive lineman Travis Burke for a top-30 visit.
Patriots Investing Major Pre-Draft Resources In 6'9 Offensive Tackle originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New England Patriots have filled every hole in their offensive line heading into the 2026 season.
By signing left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, the Patriots have their Week 1 starting five all but set in stone. However, right guard Mike Onwenu’s contract expires next spring, and right tackle Morgan Moses will be 36 years old in 2027. The team is expected to select at least one offensive lineman in next month’s draft, and it appears they have taken a liking to one player in particular.
SI’s draft insider Justin Melo reported that the Patriots will host Memphis offensive tackle Travis Burke on a top-30 visit in April. The announcement comes on the heels of the Patriots traveling to Memphis for a scheduled in-person meeting with the massive prospect. Burke stands a towering 6-foot-9 and weighs a solid 325 pounds.
Despite his menacing stature, the oversized lineman moves incredibly well. He ran a 5. 17 40-yard dash at the combine and paired it with an 8-foot-11 broad jump.