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3 days ago
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Where is Logan Mankins, Patriots ironman who owns a Massachusetts farm?
Remember Logan Mankins? The longtime New England Patriots offensive lineman was a seven-time Pro Bowler who was known for his durability and toughness. Let's check in to see what he's doing these days as he quietly operates a farm in the middle of a Massachusetts town. Where are former Patriots now? | Logan Mankins The 43-year-old Mankins lives in North Attleboro, where he runs Draper Farms just off Route 1. He raises beef cattle on the property and focuses on grass-fed beef with no hormones or antibiotics. He grew up in the business, having worked on his family's farm growing up in California. Advertisement In an appearance on former teammate Rob Ninkovich's podcast, Mankins said he's the biggest private landowner in the town. However, he doesn't want to make a big deal about being a former Patriots player owning a farm in the area. 'I thought about using something with my name or something else. But then I didn't want people to really know. I like to be a little low-key about it,' Mankins said. 'So original, we went with Draper Farms because it's on Draper Avenue. It has no special meaning. I just couldn't think of anything else.' According to the Sun Chronicle, Mankins and his wife, Kara, purchased the 231-acre property for $2.42 million back in 2017. The farm is located almost a straight shot 10 miles down the road from Gillette Stadium. Mankins wasn't kidding about keeping the farm low-key. Draper Farms doesn't have much online presence. It does have a Facebook page, but you won't find much on there besides some pictures of sleeping cows. Advertisement Mankins' children have carved out some athletic careers of their own. His son, Case, is a defensive end for Rhode Island who's heading into his junior season. His daughter, Kaylee, played four seasons of softball at Bentley. As a player, Mankins was a dominant force who made an impact immediately in the NFL. The Fresno State product was a bit underrated as a prospect when the Patriots took him with the last pick of the first round in the 2005 NFL Draft. Upon arriving in New England, Mankins stepped in as the Week 1 starter at guard and never looked back. He was a reliable mauler at left guard over his 11 years with the Patriots. Mankins' toughness was the stuff of legend. One time, he played an entire season on a torn ACL. Advertisement In 2014, the Patriots traded Mankins to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a surprising move. New England dealt Mankins in exchange for tight end Tim Wright and a fourth-round draft pick. After dealing away Mankins, Bill Belichick gave some of the highest praise he's ever given a player. 'Logan Mankins is everything we would ever want in a football player,' Belichick said at that time. 'It is hard to imagine a better player at his position, a tougher competitor or a person to represent our program. He is one of the all-time great Patriots and the best guard I ever coached.' Mankins played two final seasons in Tampa Bay before announcing his retirement in March of 2016. Advertisement Mankins was recently a finalist for the New England Patriots Hall of Fame along with kicker Adam Vinatieri and wide receiver Julian Edelman. Mankins fell short of induction as fans voted for Edelman. Mankins says he didn't get much attention as a recruit coming out of high school. 'I think Oregon State came to one game. Said I wasn't good enough. Idiots,' Mankins said to Ninkovich. Mankins admitted that a big issue for him was his grades. At the time, he wasn't concerned about trying to go to college or playing football. Instead, he was more 'concerned with hunting, chasing cows, rodeos.' It's since come full circle for Mankins, who's back to chasing cows – this time as his post-football career. More Patriots Content Read the original article on MassLive.
USA Today
23-04-2025
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- USA Today
OL legend Logan Mankins breaks silence on Patriots trading him to Bucs
OL legend Logan Mankins breaks silence on Patriots trading him to Bucs Former New England Patriots All-Pro guard Logan Mankins opened up about being traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back in 2014. Mankins, who was drafted by the Patriots with the No. 32 overall pick in 2005, was one of the best offensive players in New England for nearly a decade. He made six Pro Bowls as a member of the Patriots and was named to the All-2010s Team and All-Dynasty Team. Yet, he ended up being moved in a trade with Tampa Bay for tight end Tim Wright and a fourth-round draft pick. "Everyone knew what was going on," Mankins said, via ESPN's Mike Reiss. "It was one of those things -- the business side of football. Unfortunately there is that side. ... I have no ill will. I had a great nine years here. Shoot, I still live in the area. I go [to the stadium] for events. I loved playing here. I loved playing for Bill [Belichick]. I loved playing with Tom [Brady] and numerous other teammates; some of the coolest guys I've ever known I played football with. I had a great time and I would do it all over again tomorrow." Makins ended up being one of the most successful draft picks in the Bill Belichick era and one of the Patriots' best offensive linemen of all time. He is currently one of three finalists, including Julian Edelman and Adam Vinatieri, to be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
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10-04-2025
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Julian Edelman, Logan Mankins and Adam Vinatieri finalists for Patriots Hall of Fame
Three Patriots legends are one step away from football immortality in New England. Julian Edelman, Logan Mankins and Adam Vinatieri were announced Thursday as the organization's finalists for the Patriots Hall of Fame. Advertisement Starting Thursday and through April 30, fans can vote for their choice to become the 37th enshrinee of the team's Hall of Fame. Former wide receiver Edelman joined the Patriots as a seventh-round draft pick out of Kent State in 2009. Edelman made the transition from college QB to wide receiver before developing into one of the most crucial players in New England's 2nd dynasty of the 2010s. Edelman caught 620 passes for 6,822 yards and 36 touchdowns in 137 regular-season games but truly cemented his legacy in the postseason. The three-time Super Bowl champion caught 118 playoff passes (the third most in NFL postseason history) for 1,442 yards and 5 TDs. Edelman was named MVP of Super Bowl LIII for his 10 catch, 141-yard performance in the Patriots' most recent championship effort. Although he never won a Super Bowl, Logan Mankins has earned his reputation as one of the Patriots greatest offensive linemen. Mankins earned six All-Pro honors in his nine seasons in New England. Mankins started all 130 games in which he appeared in, including almost an entire season on a torn ACL. As one of Brady's chief protectors, Mankins appeared in two Super Bowls. Advertisement Vinatieri spent 10 years in New England and delivered some of the most famous kicks in the league's history. His game-tying kick in the 2001 AFC Divisional Round against the Oakland Raiders split the uprights and a blizzard has only been challenged in greatness by his game-winner later that night or his Super Bowl XXXVI-clincher. Edelman and Vinatieri are up for the honor for the first time, while Mankins was also a finalist in 2022 and 2023. Whoever is selected from the trio will join another Patriots legend in enshrinement. Team owner Robert Kraft announced earlier this month that former head coach Bill Parcells will be inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame Advertisement 'I called Bill Parcells, and I asked him if he would be kind enough to accept going into our Patriot Hall of Fame. He had been a finalist for five years,' Kraft told reporters in a video shared on X by the Patriots. 'While both of us are alive...I thought it would be great, given what he's done for the team, if he would accept entry as a contributor.' Kraft said Parcells graciously accepted the invitation. The Patriots will announce the newest member of the team's Hall of Fame next month. The date and time of the 2025 Hall of Fame ceremony has yet to be made official. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Advertisement Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
