With the early selection of QB and future face of the franchise Drake Maye in the first round, the New England Patriots made the wise decision to bolster their offensive line in the third by taking Penn State OT Caedan Wallace. The Nittany Lions' long-time right tackle was a starter in all but four games of his college career, playing alongside top-11 pick Olu Fashanu.
However, while the Patriots' selection of Wallace fit the team's need for an offensive tackle, some concern began to arise depending on New England's intention to play him on the left side of the line.