DRAFT Atonio Mafi - Round 5 - 144th overall

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Patriots Continue Adding OL Depth, Draft UCLA’s Atonio Mafi in Round 5
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One of New England's biggest problems last season was all the issues they had up front along the offensive line, and they appear to be focused on ensuring it's not as big of a problem in 2023.

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[Ian]

Starting some player threads to individually discuss each guy.

 

[Ian]

 

[Ian]

Atonio Mafi NFL draft diary: 'All of our lives are about to change'

UCLA offensive lineman Atonio Mafi is sharing his journey to the NFL draft through a weekly diary leading up the event April 27.

www.latimes.com

 

[Ochmed Jones]

Is he athletic enough to beat out Hines?

 

[borisman]

Not sure she can retire just based on his rookie deal, esp if they continue to live in “tax friendly” California. Maybe the six days per week is on the back burner. I will root for him considering his motivation.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

According to bleacher report he arrived at ucla weighing 411 pounds

Atonio Mafi NFL Draft 2023: Scouting Report for New England Patriots' IOL

HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 329 HAND: 32 5/8 ARM: 10 3/8 WINGSPAN: 79 3/4" 40-YARD DASH: TBD 3-CONE: TBD SHUTTLE: TBD VERTICAL: TBD BROAD: TBD POSITIVES — Packs heat…

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[Gator Mike]

I know these are highlights, but holy f***.

 

[scott99]

Not sure she can retire just based on his rookie deal, esp if they continue to live in “tax friendly” California. Maybe the six days per week is on the back burner. I will root for him considering his motivation.

Yeah. I think his rookie contract will be enough for his mom to retire in “tax friendly” California. And most likely for him to retire after his rookie contract. 5th round rookies make 4.224 mill for the top pick in the 5th round in their rookie contracts (4years). I believe Mafi will make $835k a year for 4 years, plus a signing bonus, based on his draft slot.

 

[Zuma]

@fullname - Football - UCLA

@description

uclabruins.com

“Bruin tight end Devin Asiasi is his cousin ... hobbies include singing, rugby and family outings.”

This is going to be @captain stone gold.

 

[pazrul72]

I know these are highlights, but holy f***.

Holy #$&* indeed. I see some limited mobility and stiffness when pulling or dealing with speed but once he has you? Big thick powerful and NASTY just the way I love ‘em.

 

[borisman]

Yeah. I think his rookie contract will be enough for his mom to retire in “tax friendly” California. And most likely for him to retire after his rookie contract. 5th round rookies make 4.224 mill for the top pick in the 5th round in their rookie contracts (4years). I believe Mafi will make $835k a year for 4 years, plus a signing bonus, based on his draft slot.

I don’t believe his contract is fully guaranteed. He could be done after 2 years be it performance issue or something else.
That said even if he gets paid all four years he’s looking to net about $2.4M. Cost of living in Cali is one of highest in the country. Avg cost of house in Bay Area where they live is well over $1million.

 

[NormZauchin]

Hey, this guy went to the same high school as Brady. I'm expecting him to become the GOAT offensive tackle.

 

[Betterthanmost]

According to bleacher report he arrived at ucla weighing 411 pounds

Atonio Mafi NFL Draft 2023: Scouting Report for New England Patriots' IOL

HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 329 HAND: 32 5/8 ARM: 10 3/8 WINGSPAN: 79 3/4" 40-YARD DASH: TBD 3-CONE: TBD SHUTTLE: TBD VERTICAL: TBD BROAD: TBD POSITIVES — Packs heat…

syndication.bleacherreport.com

Well, this is what they showed at the draft, a high school rugby game.

 

[captain stone]

@fullname - Football - UCLA

@description

uclabruins.com

“Bruin tight end Devin Asiasi is his cousin ... hobbies include singing, rugby and family outings.”

This is going to be @captain stone gold.

I did not know that.

I mean, I hated him already, but now...

 

[PatsFanInVa]

According to bleacher report he arrived at ucla weighing 411 pounds

Atonio Mafi NFL Draft 2023: Scouting Report for New England Patriots' IOL

HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 329 HAND: 32 5/8 ARM: 10 3/8 WINGSPAN: 79 3/4" 40-YARD DASH: TBD 3-CONE: TBD SHUTTLE: TBD VERTICAL: TBD BROAD: TBD POSITIVES — Packs heat…

syndication.bleacherreport.com

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Dropping 80 pounds looks like dedication to me... of course, you might be posting to emphasize that people say whatever they want about pro day numbers or something

Well, this is what they showed at the draft, a high school rugby game.

Bullsh1t, this is from the upcoming Young Hulk movie.

 

[State]

Dayum! We might see Dante come to practice to watch. Some of our prissy D linemen like Godchualk about to be hammered into next week.

Maybe Bill Murray will turn into the Joker.

Or is he on offense now?

 

[State]

In TC when Godchaux is sprawled on his back after a collision and a tall, gangly guy is propelled backwards defying the laws of physics—Is it a speeding plane, a reverse Superman, or Dee Wise—we know Mr Mafi is in the house.

 

[Zuma]

Mafi has incredibly bad weight issues. He didn’t get to 400+ lbs from training and working out. This girth was built on eating garbage and laziness. This doesn’t scream 53 man roster to me.

 

[PatsFan2]

Mafi has incredibly bad weight issues. He didn’t get to 400+ lbs from training and working out. This girth was built on eating garbage and laziness. This doesn’t scream 53 man roster to me.

More like 57 man roster because Mafi is like four people.