Patriots draft profile: R Mason Thomas brings the juice as a pass rusher

NORMAN, OKLAHOMA - SEPTEMBER 20: Defensive end R Mason Thomas #32 of the Oklahoma Sooners celebrates after sacking quarterback Jackson Arnold of the Auburn Tigers for a safety on 4th-and-29 late in the fourth quarter at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma tied the team record with nine sacks in the game. Oklahoma won 24-17.

(Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) | Getty Images As both Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf and head coach Mike Vrabel said at the NFL Combine, the edge position is one of the biggest needs for the New England Patriots. Even after signing Dre’Mont Jones to a three-year deal on the first day of free agency, that remains true. Jones is expected to start opposite of Harold Landry, but the veteran’s ability after an injury plagued season is TBD.

And after losing K’Lavon Chaisson and Anfernee Jennings in free agency, just second-year players Elijah Ponder and Bradyn Swinson remain as top secondary options on the depth chart. That being said, the Patriots adding to the group early in the NFL Draft seems like a foregone conclusion based on the offseason so far. And if they do, Oklahoma’s R Mason Thomas looks like a candidate to be brought aboard.

Hard facts Name: R Mason Thomas Position: Defensive edge/Outside linebacker School: Oklahoma Opening day age: 22 (8/25/2004) Measurements : 6’2”, 241 lbs, 74 1/4” wingspan, 31 5/8” arm length, 8 7/8” hand size, 4. 67 40-yard dash, 1. 63 10-yard split, N/A Relative Athletic Score Experience College: University of Oklahoma (2022-25) Career statistics : 42 games (20 starts) | 1,307 defensive snaps, 134 special teams snaps | 65 tackles, 25.