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Perry's Draft Grade: How Jaheim Bell's athleticism could help Patriots

The New England Patriots used their final pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to address one of their lesser needs on offense.

The team selected Florida State tight end Jaheim Bell in the seventh round (231st overall). Seven of the Patriots' eight picks were on the offensive side of the ball, headlined by North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye at No. 3 overall in the first round.

Bell, who's listed at 6-foot-2 and 242 pounds, was used as both a tight end and running back in his career with the Seminoles. This kind of versatility could make him valuable in new offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt's scheme.