"The New England Patriots used a second-round pick on hybrid defensive tackle/end Keion White in 2023. Unfortunately, White hasn't lived up to his lofty draft status, and it's time to evaluate the pros and cons of whether they should trade him before this year's deadline for a player or future draft capital. Through seven games, there are two players ahead of White on the depth chart at edge, where he's aligned the most for the Patriots in 2025."
"At defensive tackle - White's best position - there are four players seemingly ahead of him on the depth chart in Milton Williams, Christian Barmore, Khyiris Tonga, and even rookie Joshua Farmer. There are pros and cons to trading White. Do the pros outweigh the cons, or is the former Georgia Tech standout worth keeping around until the end of the season, when his rookie contract will expire and he can then sign elsewhere?"
Keion White was a 2023 second-round pick as a hybrid defensive tackle/end. White has produced only six sacks, 10 tackles for loss, and 21 quarterback hits through his two-plus NFL seasons. Most snaps have come at defensive end under three different coaches, limiting production and masking his best position at defensive tackle. In 2025 alignment, two edge players — Harold Landry III and K'Lavon Chaisson — rank ahead of him. At defensive tackle, Milton Williams, Christian Barmore, Khyiris Tonga, and rookie Joshua Farmer appear ahead on the depth chart. Mike Vabel's deployment suggests limited confidence, making a pre-deadline trade worth considering to recoup value before free agency.
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