15 overall pick in 2021 and having him help lead the team to the playoffs as a rookie. 207. The Patriots tend to take fliers this late in the draft, often on elite athletic testers. This includes a pair of teammates from Florida. Eligibility restrictions apply. Atlanta Falcons: Damonte Coxie, WR, Memphis 162. Crack open a cold one, DUUVAL County! Samuel is a nice pedigreed prospect with the speed and quickness in man coverage to play inside or outside and also is a plus against the run. 1 tight end in 2024 and beyond. pic.twitter.com/5yZaFZm3Uf. Ford-Wheaton scored a ridiculous 9.97/10 relative athletic score at 6 4, 221 lbs. And like Andersen, Metchie profiles as a classic high-risk, high-reward second-round pick for the Patriots. A big part of the Patriots' rebuilding process will need to occur through the 2021 NFL Draft. 243. Minnesota Vikings: Darius Stills, DT, West Virginia Philadelphia Eagles(from 49ers): Mustafa Johnson, DT, Colorado 124. 143. ESPN's Jordan Reid bravely projected all seven rounds in an epic 2023 NFL Mock Draft that includes predictions for all 11 of New England's picks. 231. 120. The Titans need to address their weakness created by Jack Conklin leaving for the Browns last offseason and Jenkins is the prototypical right tackle rock. R1. 200. Miami Dolphins(fromTexans): Pro Wells, TE, TCU Tom Brady alone is going to get them a third-round pick. Carolina Panthers: Jarret Patterson, RB, Buffalo He is fearless going across the middle . Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama (6-2, 203 pounds). Denver Broncos: JamarWatson, EDGE/LB, Kentucky 4-117: OT Luke Haggard (Indiana): Remember when I said the Patriots had a strong need at tackle? He has the ability to play outside, but isnt afraid to go across the middle as well. At North Station Media, we dont just celebrate diversity, we live it. The Patriots are in need of a guy with some size on the outside, and the 22-year-old will be able to provide them with that. Moehrig, the most complete playmaker in a deep class for the position, makes a ton of sense as their third pick to pair with Rayshawn Jenkins. Each week leading up to the draft, I'll be using Pro Football Focus' mock draft simulator to pick for the . 38 overall: Christian Barmore, DT, Alabama My take: The Patriots must have had a high grade on Barmore -- at the first-round level -- based on their aggressive move to draft him . New England Patriots(compensatory): Kellen Mond, QB, Texas A&M Tennessee Titans: Shi Smith, WR, South Carolina Whether he makes the switch to safety or not, his athletic upside makes him an intriguing selection. Cincinnati Bengals: Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Oklahoma Dallas Cowboys(compensatory): Kelvin Joseph, CB, Kentucky For starters, he was able to post a 6.58 in the the three-cone drill at his Pro Day, which is elite, and also put up 25 reps on the bench. The last time they picked this high in the draft, they took Jerod Mayo with the 10th-overall pick back in 2008. New England Patriots(from Texans): Malik Herring, EDGE, Georgia Another mock draft in the books. 7. New England Patriots: Ambry Thomas, CB, Michigan Metcalf with raw athletic ability. The Titans broke up with Adoree' Jackson and Macolm Butler in free agency so adding Mukuamu's size with Janoris Jenkins and Krisitian Fulton would help. The Lions need some help opposite Taylor Decker and Eichenberg fits the bill as a sound right tackle. However, on the contrary, Jones was without future top-20 pick Jaylen Waddle for nearly the entire year, played with a trio of sophomores out wide in John Metchie, Jahleel Billingsley, and Slade Bolden, all the while in his first year as the starter under center for Alabama. The New England Patriots just had its first losing record since Bill Belichicks first year as the teams head coach way back in the year 2000. On one hand, he had nine sacks this last year and showed a good ability to get off the ball, and easily shed blocks. Weeks before the draft, up to a total of 32 compensatory picks are awarded . Minnesota Vikings: Camryn Bynum, CB, California He is a true tweener, but not in a good way. Hubbard would, and should, raise eyebrows from the young duo of backs who have failed to live up to their draft status as a first-rounder (Michel) and third-rounder (Harris). 212. Our @ThePretendGM thinks Josh Downs is one of the safest rookies in this year's draft class. 2021 Live Mock: Round 1. The Lions got Smith to help replace Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones Jr. but they follow that with get a potential slot ace to replace Danny Amendola. 199. Minnesota Vikings(compensatory): Riley Cole, LB, South Alabama April 24, 2021. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Building depth through the draft is the best way to preserve salary-cap space. Tyler Steen's hands don't initially land, but good recovery here pic.twitter.com/oPwVwTm1fX, Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) April 14, 2023. Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business. So, lets take a break from all the noise and have some fun draft discussions instead. His three-level playmaking ability from both inside and outside is exactly what the Patriots receiving corp lacks. 219. 126. This is our third full 7-round mock draft on Chiefs Wire for 2023 ( find 1.0 here and 2.0 here ). New York Giants: Monty Rice, LB, Georgia The Steelers cut Steven Nelson and also lost slot Mike Hilton in free agency. That led to the sixth-overall pick, which the Patriots used to take star defensive end, Richard Seymour. San Francisco 49ers(compensatory): William Bradley-King, EDGE, Baylor He also plays much bigger than his size would suggest, maximizing his catch radius by attacking the ball in-flight. That makes it a great time to deliver Sporting News' seven-round mock draft ahead of when the actual selections are made from April 29 . 163. Pat Lane's 7-round mock draft 5.0: Patriots bet on high-upside players at positions of need. If New England wants to compete in an increasingly competitive division, their future under center must be addressed, and soon. 138. Some look at Paye as more of an inside pass-rushing force but regardless, he's an athletic freak for his sizeand Brian Flores will love him adding to the multiplicity of their defensive front. Vic Fangio needs an active inside defender who has natural coverage skills and quickness to get everywhere against the run. Well rounded back with some giddy up in the open field - nice screen weapon pic.twitter.com/JGX5rNqrnO. The Chargers will be locked into Waddle should he slip out of the top 10 as a new big-play target for Justin Herbert to complement Keenan Allen well and become a field-stretching upgrade over oft-injured Mike Williams. 3-76: TE Tucker Kraft (South Dakota State): The Patriots have both Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki on the roster, so tight end may not seem like a huge need. 2022 North Station Media. San Francisco 49ers(fromSaints): Brenden Jaimes, OT/G, Nebraska The Draft Network. Throughout the year and leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft, we will update our New England Patriots Mock Draft Roundup showing picks for the New England Patriots from several prominent sites and draft analysts. The Jaguars had some of the worst safety play in the NFL last season. Andrei Iosivas has the traits to be a factor in this league, and youd be getting him here because he played at Princeton and not at a bigger school. Baltimore Ravens (from Chiefs): Chauncey Golston, DT/DE, Iowa The Bills need to get better with their traditional running game and Smith can offer strong inside support there. Las Vegas Raiders: Kendrick Green, G, Illinois This one sees tons of young talent coming in, along with some real questionable prospects. In his three-round mock draft, Trapasso also has the Patriots making a move to No. Cam Newton isnt the future, and neither is Jarrett Stidham. The team also re-signed Cam Newton, guard David Andrews, and Deatrich Wise to shore up the defensive edge. I think taking a chance on a guy like him isnt a terrible idea, especially when you are doing it at pick 184. Gavino Borquez. Type above and press Enter to search. Here's a seven-round, 11-pick mock draft for the Green Bay Packers, using the PFF simulator and help from Dane Brugler's draft guide and Brennen Rupp's Unpacking Future Packers draft series.. 1.15: OLB Myles Murphy, Clemson: Young, athletic, plays a premium position, from a top program. With proven starters at all five spots on the line, Moores rookie campaign would likely be tailored to progression as a pro off the field, with improvement in the weight room and overall body composition. He needs to be more consistent with his footwork and tends to give ground early in reps, but has shown the ability to re-anchor against power. 166. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). With New Englands defense touting veterans at every position, an influx of youth and energy up front could propel the Patriots defense back to success. Though there was nothing that had major mock draft changes, it did show who meets athletic . Norwood, a primary nickel defender, has shown the ability to cover wideouts and backs working out of the slot against the high-flying offenses of the Big 12. The 2021 NFL Draft is a little more than twoweeks away. The Giants, after going for big athleticism on the outside of their offensive line, can turn to solving their weakness on the pass rush for defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. Britt, LB, Auburn They should still be trading Zach Ertz and targeting Pitts as Jalen Hurts' new ultimate security blanket with a heavy dose of dynamic athleticism for the position. 132. New England Patriots: Khyiris Tonga, DT, BYU Tom Brady left to win a championship in Tampa, and Belichick was left paying the bill for going all in to win every season. Definition of running the route for the WR. R6-184: OT Asim Richards, North Carolina (PFF Big Board: #217, F). The Patriots have a need at outside corner, and Rush fits that build. Here's looking at how every team can nail every round: NFL DRAFT BIG BOARD: Ranking thetop 100 players in 2021 draft class. 6-184 DE Mike Morris (Michigan): Evaluating Morris is a really tough job. Atlanta Falcons: Payton Turner, EDGE, Houston 2022 7-Round NFL Mock Draft: Aidan Hutchinson, Kenny Pickett first at their positions. 224. Hes excellent in the run game with pristine gap control stemming from excellent hands and vision who would offer additional depth on the edge at an ever-important position in todays NFL. Unfortunately, he missed most of the 2022 season with a hamstring injury, but it's fair to say he showcased himself enough in 2021 still to be a top prospect in this year's draft. Another Patriots centric Mock draft but this one focuses entirely on offensive players the Patriots could target in the upcoming NFL draft. 123. Los Angeles Rams (compensatory): Kenny Yeboah, TE, Ole Miss Pittsburgh Steelers (compensatory):Tedarrell Slaton, DT, Florida So, Evans is the pick here. 248. feel like Evan Hull is going to be that Day 3 RB darling this cycle. Williams spent the last four seasons in New England. The Chargers lost Rayshawn Jenkins in free agency and Grant can help further rebuild their secondary inside along with Wade as a good complement to Derwin James. He would offer excellent size to a diminutive wide receivers class for New England, making him a potential replacement at X for Devante Parker down the road. With ideal size and length at 6-foot-2 and 285 pounds, Jackson has all the makings of a productive edge defender at the next level. New York Jets(fromGiants): Miller Forristall, TE, Alabama Metchie tore his ACL in 2021 and may not contribute right away. As the uncertainty surrounding Stephon Gilmore continues, the Patriots add a cornerback early in this 7-Round 2021 Mock Draft. Denver Broncos: Khalil Herbert, RB, Virginia Tech 115. Cleveland Browns(from Bills): Pressley Harvin III, P, Georgia Tech 129. Judon and Van Noy will prove to be nice adds, but Donta Hightower is a question mark after opting out of the 2020 season due to COVID concerns. Sign up to receive all the latest news and annoucements. The New England Patriots took a step back last season after selecting Mac Jones with the No. Cincinnati Bengals: Ellerson Smith, EDGE, Northern Iowa 150. Grade it below! Denver Broncos(from Browns): Jaylon Moore, OT, Western Michigan 210. 201. Green Bay Packers (compensatory): Ihmir Smith-Marsette, WR, Iowa MORE: Worst NFL Draft picks in the history of every team. 2 outside after only one season with Emmanuel Sanders and Williams has some of the same tough possession and field-stretching traits. I've seen basically zero talk about Dorian Thompson-Robinson this draft season, so I just wanted remind people he's out there. He's not the most physical player in the draft, but he plays with . Patriots Star linebacker, Alabama duo highlight Patriots' picks in new ESPN 7-round mock draft ESPN's Jordan Reid is the latest expert to tab Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd as a good fit for the . St-Juste played special teams to start his college career. The 49ers need to procure a better backup and contingency option for both Jimmie Ward and Jaquiski Tartt. 151. Washington Football Team: Tre' McKitty, TE, Georgia Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Milton Williams, DT, Louisiana Tech Though Scott spent most of his career as a running back, that skill set shows after the catch, making him a threat downfield and underneath. He also earned First Team All-ACC honors in 2022. 117. San Francisco 49ers: BenjaminSt-Juste, CB, Minnesota We'll be sharing different mock drafts with varying themes into late April. 125. Najee Harris, RB, Alabama (6-2, 230 pounds). This is a home-run selection in the fourth round with a chance to compete for snaps if Belichick opts to move on from either of two prior mentioned ball-carriers. Ethan Evans booming punts in practice at the @Hula_Bowl@EthanEv24475496 @WU_Bulldogs @DraftDiamonds are found at the #HulaBowl pic.twitter.com/7zAjiPa0AQ. Starling Thomas is an explosive player at the position, running a 4.3-second 40-yard dash at the Scouting Combine. Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the regular. 182. Let's dive into a mock draft as we prepare for year where, as of now, the Patriots have eight picks. Steen likely wont start Week 1, but he could supplant Riley Reiff mid-to-late season. Trevor Lawrence is OFFICIALLY a Jacksonville Jaguar !!! This year, they have the 15th-overall pick, and they have higher picks in other rounds to help rebuild this roster. He has the ability to line up in-line, but can also be split out in the slot, or even move wide if necessary. The Browns could use some size and thumping ability on the inside of their defense, too. Los Angeles Chargers: K.J. The Bucs continue to hold firm on not re-signing Antonio Brown and they should be drawn to Atwell's flat-out speed, quickness and big-play ability. 7 in a trade with the Lions, who get San Francisco's No. They do need a lot of cornerback help to complement Donte Jackson, and a flyer on big fading fromer Bronco A.J. The Bengals, after getting Sewell to better protect Burrow, can go after his former Tigers teammate as a nice-sized speedy big-play threat to complement Tee Higgins and slot ace Tyler Boyd well. He backed that film up by running a 4.47 in the 40-yard dash and a 6.9 in the three-cone drill. The Patriots staff also has hands-on experience with Schoonmaker after coaching him at the East-West Shrine Bowl. J.C. Jackson has been given the second-round tender and is currently exploring the semi-open market, so it could be wise to add a similar ball-hawking talent like Gilmore and Jackson in Griffin, who offers ideal length with excellent playmaking skills on the outside if either, or both, leave town in the coming months. Rashed Jr. made for a strange projection in the 2021 draft. Philadelphia Eagles: Keith Taylor Jr., CB, Washington Ultimately, after being gutted at the position in free agency, they need to go with the best all-around No. McFadden will slip down boards due to his aforementioned measurables and inexperience playing inside, and he will need to work on his balance to at the next level. Houston Texans(fromCowboysthroughPatriots): Austin Watkins Jr., WR, UAB Most mock drafts have the Patriots sitting at 15 with some game-changing talent available. With the Las Vegas Patriots selecting Jahmyr Gibbs at #38, Downs was too good to pass up on. 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