The early parts of the offseason are key times for teams like the , who are coming off of a terrible season, to experiment with their roster., one thing the Patriots are trying during their organized team activities has been offensive lineman Louis Williams Jersey Atonio Mafi playing center.Mafi, 23, was drafted by the Patriots in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft out of UCLA. During his collegiate career with the Bruins, Mafi transitioned from defensive line to offensive line in 2020 and started Jerome Robinson Jersey 16 games over his last two seasons at guard, earning Tobias Harris Jersey Second-team All-Pac-12 honors in his final year.With New England continuing to add interior offensive linemen this offseason in and veteran Nick Leverett through free agency, it's going to be harder for someone like Mafi to make the team.Showing versatility by playing multiple positions could give Mafi a leg up Montrezl Harrell Jersey on his competition for a depth spot.At the moment, Jake Andrews, who the Patriots drafted in the fourth round in 2023 out of Troy, is the team's backup center. He also has guard experience from his college days, so those two could be competing directly for the same Los Angeles Clippers Jersey job.If one outshines the other and proves to be more versatile, one could be cut before the start of the season.