Nick

Leverett

The Patriots signed Leverett to a deal earlier this offseason after he spent the first three seasons of his career with the Buccaneers. He started in just one of the five games he appeared in for the Patriots this year, earning a PFF blocking grade of 38.1 while allowing 10 pressures and one sack. Leverett started in Week 5 at center for the Patriots, but saw that job go to Ben Brown in Week 6. A veteran with nearly 1,000 offensive snaps under his belt, Leverett could find himself on another team as added depth in the future.

Leverett entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Rice, splitting the last four seasons between the Buccaneers’ practice squad and active roster. He started 10 games for the Buccaneers in 2022 and acted as reserve depth for the team in 2023, appearing in three games. The Patriots expect to sign him as a depth option on the offensive line, giving Leverett the chance to make the roster as a backup for 2024.

It’s no surprise, since Brown was ruled out Saturday when he didn’t make the trip to LA with the Bucs. His absence will open up snaps and targets for Scotty Miller and Tyler Johnson in what could be a high-scoring affair against the high-powered Rams.

Leverett (6'4/300) was a second-team all MEAC performer last year for NC Central, and has been a three-year contributor for the club. Because he’s leaving with his degree, he’ll be eligible to play immediately for Rice. The Owls struggled with offensive line play, so Leverett should be able to compete for a spot on the offensive line in 2019.