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Patriots reportedly hosting BYU OT Kingsley Suamataia on top-30 draft visit

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Sophie Weller | Last updated 3/27/24

The New England Patriots need an additional starting offensive tackle. And they might have their eyes set on someone.

According to Sportskeeda's Tony Pauline, the Patriots will be hosting BYU's Kingsley Suamataia on an official 30 visit.

He could be available at the beginning of the second round, and the Patriots currently hold the No. 34 overall pick. So it makes sense that they want to learn more about him.

The Patriots will host BYU offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia on an official-30 visit, per @TonyPauline
— Sophie Weller (@sophieewellerr) March 26, 2024

He is very versatile, being able to play at both right and left tackle. He further expressed this when speaking with A to Z Sports' Travis May at the NFL Combine.

"When I talked to Kingsley Suamataia at the NFL Combine I learned a lot about him personally. One of the most interesting things he shared was that he's ambidextrous, and can write perfectly with both hands," May wrote. "He also said he can switch sides of the offensive line just as well if needed. Suamataia isn't just saying that either. He logged nearly 700 snaps at both right and left tackle playing for BYU."

May added that Suamataia is in the 93rd percentile A to Z Sports Athletic Composite and would make him a steal in the draft.

Kingsley Suamataia, OT BYU was a great interview. Found out he loves to dance and he demonstrated his ambidextrous writing ability for us.

Here he is talking thru the importance of representing his Polynesian culture. pic.twitter.com/UP4fcaTJkC
— Travis May (@FF_TravisM) March 2, 2024

2024 NFL Combine Results:

40 Yard Dash .................................. 5.04 seconds

10-Yard Split .................................. 1.74 seconds

Vertical Jump .................................. 28"

Broad Jump .................................. 9' 2"

Bench Press .................................. 31 Reps

BIG MAN MOVIN' #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/AREp7ECAcL
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) March 3, 2024

Kingsley Suamataia highlights:

Kingsley Suamataia forces Laiatu Latu around the arc for a win, but Latu evens the score with an inside move on the next rep pic.twitter.com/4Ju3MC86iB
— Taylor Kyles (@tkyles39) January 30, 2024

Re-watched some Kingsley Suamataia from the Senior Bowl pic.twitter.com/RZ2lkO7D3u
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) March 26, 2024

Watched BYU OT Kingsley Suamataia today. He can really move for a big man (6-4, 329, 34" arms). Started games at right and left tackle.

Impressive movement skills in space for 330lbs on this speed option: get out in space, locate a target, and get a piece. Day two option for… pic.twitter.com/uQJdXTesKj
— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) February 26, 2024

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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