Vrabel's Hands-On Draft Approach

On April 3rd, NFL teams are shifting gears to the 2026 draft, now that combines and pro days are wrapped.

They're locking in their boards after grilling prospects on skills and smarts.

But Patriots coach Mike Raible takes it next level, jumping right into the drills himself.

Earlier this week at Arizona State Pro Day, Raible got physical with offensive tackle Max Ihanakor.

They ran techniques together, giving Raible an up close read on the kids game without just watching from the sidelines.

Raible's old school style stands out because most coaches keep it observational.

His playing days fuel this, starter with the Steelers, then dominated for New England with three Super Bowl rings.

As an outside linebacker, he notched 57 sacks and even scored 12 touchdowns, including 10 on just 10 catches playing offense.

This hands-on vibe isn't new for Raible, he's done it before at other evils and even in team sessions, mixing coaching tips with real tests of grid.

In the end, it helps him spot true talent while scratching that itch from his gridiron glory,

as the league preps for draft season heat. That's the story for today.

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