Mario Patton brings sturdy, game-ready interior line value to UMass
Patton is a 6-3, 290-pound defensive lineman for Massachusetts whose value starts with size, strength and a plug-the-gap profile that fits an interior DL role. UMass lists him as a player who appeared in all 12 games in 2017 and recorded 26 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss and a pass breakup, showing he can stay on the field and contribute in multiple ways. He looks like a useful fit for a team needing a physical, experienced line piece rather than a pure splash-play specialist.
