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Patrick Lawler adds another big body to the Villanova offensive line depth chart in 2016. He gave the Wildcats his commitment in mid-January after deciding that the school was the best fit for him academically and athletically. Today it was announced that he has officially signed his National Letter of Intent.
A 6'7" and 270-pound lineman from Braintree, Massachusetts, Lawler played on both sides of the ball at Thayer Academy. He chose Villanova over offers from New Hampshire and Stony Brook. Head coach-in-waiting Mark Ferrante developed a close relationship with the young player during his recruitment.
He was named to the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association (MHSFCA) All-State team as a senior and was rated two-stars by Scout.com, and made their list of top-10 prospects out of Massachusetts.
Villanova has looked to add more talent to its offensive line in the 2016 class. Lawler could find himself starting within a year or two.
Depth Chart (* denotes walk-on)
| Class | Name | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | Jon Green | 6'2" | 315 lbs. |
| Senior | Brad Seaton | 6'8 | 310 lbs. |
| Senior | Jake Prus | 6'6" | 300 lbs. |
| Junior | Matt Donoghue | 6'4" | 280 lbs. |
| Junior | Alex Coren | 6'2" | 280 lbs. |
| Sophomore | Keegan Sheedy | 6'4" | 255 lbs. |
| Sophomore | Louie Csaszar | 6'3" | 305 lbs. |
| Senior | Nico D'Angelo | 6'3" | 280 lbs. |
| Sophomore | Ethan Greenidge | 6'4" | 345 lbs. |
| Sophomore | Brandon Hitner | 6'6" | 285 lbs. |
Villanova returns most of its starters from the 2015 season, so don't expect Fallon to start right away unless he really impresses the coaching staff. Still, he's another high-quality addition to a unit that has to perform well every week.
Welcome Patrick to 'Nova Nation!