1-14: OT Broderick Jones (Georgia): The Patriots have a strong need at tackle, as both their projected starters this season Trent Brown and Riley Reiff are not under contract beyond 2023. Odds and lines subject to change. Los Angeles Rams (compensatory): Kenny Yeboah, TE, Ole Miss Email Us: info@example.com Washington Football Team: Cade Johnson, WR, South Dakota State Void in ONT. Ford-Wheaton is still very new to the nuances of the position and needs to learn to maximize his size before seeing game action. The former Huskie in Onwuzurike is one of, if not the most physical, violent interior defensive talent in this years class. MORE: The biggeststeals in NFL Draft history, 25. If he hits, they are getting a potentially devastating player on the inside to pair with Christian Barmore, Josh Uche, and Matthew Judon, making the pass-rushing front one of the most disruptive in the NFL. For the New England Patriots, unlike prior offseasons, its been a simple process thus far: spend, keep spending, and spend some more. Did I put the Patriots in a position to kick off a new dynasty? #46 Elijah Moore WR Mississippi (2) - 5'9", 184 lbs, 4.35 40, 36" Vert. The New England Patriots are focusing their attention on filling out their roster with young talent through the NFL draft, if owner Robert Kraft's recent comments are any indication. New England Patriots 2022 NFL Mock Draft After a return to the playoffs during the 2021-2022 season, the Patriots showed they are back in terms of AFC competitors. Pat Lanes 7-round mock draft 5.0:Patriots bet on high-upside players at positions of need, Quick-hit thoughts on the Patriots losing Joejuan Williams to the Vikings. 251. 137. Los Angeles Chargers: K.J. New England Patriots: Khyiris Tonga, DT, BYU 197. Jerrod Clark NFL Draft 2023 Prospect Interview, Tradeable picks in the Mock Draft Machine. 218. They package two of them to move up a few spots and get the guy they want here. Green Bay Packers (compensatory): Ihmir Smith-Marsette, WR, Iowa Vic Fangio needs an active inside defender who has natural coverage skills and quickness to get everywhere against the run. Not only was Flowers used in Julian Edelmans slot role out of empty sets, but its also hard not to think of the former Patriots great when watching Flowers create separation short-to-intermediate. 207. Patriots make top-10 trade for a quarterback, restock defense in 7-round mock draft No. Atlanta Falcons(compensatory): Darrick Forrest, S, Cincinnati The Dolphins used Kyle Van Noy for only one season and here's another way for Flores to upgrade the pressure packages in his front seven. He certainly has other deficiencies, but his one solid trait catching the ball out of the backfield could help the Patriots these next few years. 143. Chicago Bears(compensatory): Feleipe Franks, QB, Arkansas 248. Moore can provide that as they raise the gear of their offense with Fields. Evans being able to actually kick the ball into the end zone, or, at least get it high enough to give the coverage guys a chance to get down and defend the kick, should help with that problem. Little's size is ideal for that developmental swing role. Miami Dolphins (fromCowboys through Eagles): Robert Hainsey, OT/G, Notre Dame The Draft Network. Pittsburgh Steelers (compensatory):Tedarrell Slaton, DT, Florida They got that pick from the New Orleans Saints. I think taking a chance on a guy like him isnt a terrible idea, especially when you are doing it at pick 184. 228. Detroit Lions: Shakur Brown, CB, Michigan State In a draft this deep, getting an extra top-100 pick is a good idea. The Browns need some pass-rush and coverage versatility to support their front and the rest of their linebackers and Ojulari would be great for Joe Woods. Is he mobile, yes, and better than Brady at that, but for the most part, Jones is a first-read quarterback who dissects defenses before the snap. The Patriots coached Matlock at the Shrine Bowl and had him in for a pre-draft visit. R1-14: WR Zay Flowers, Boston College (PFF Big Board: #29, D+). The Falcons are set to stash this youngster to succeed Matt Ryan in 2022. New England Patriots 7-Round NFL Mock Draft. Round 7, Pick 222 | CB Darrell Luter Jr., South Alabama. Don't let his small stature fool you. Detroit Lions: Janarius Robinson, EDGE, Florida State 141. The referenced media source is missing and needs to be re-embedded. Los Angeles Chargers: Marlon Tuipulotu, DT, USC For Jones, his success has been often accompanied by criticism, as many have described his game as a product of the system under Nick Saban. 178. Pittsburgh Steelers(from Dolphins): Tristen Hoge, G, BYU Hes not really big enough to play inside, but his testing says that he may not be able to play outside. 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. 190. Past Round 1, Metchie and Georgia's George Pickens are my two favorite receivers for the Patriots in this year's draft. The Cowboys think pass defense again after taking Surtain early with a highly productive rusher with a variety of moves. February 22, 2021. But the Patriots could use promising, developmental depth with top backip James Ferentz well into his 30s and no proven talent behind him. He would represent the future under center for the Patriots, and within a veteran roster ready to compete immediately, Jones could find himself in an optimal situation at the onset of his career. Washington Football Team: Tre' McKitty, TE, Georgia 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. The Saints are in the market for a reliable No. 130. 139. Metcalf with raw athletic ability. 217. File Oweh right along with Paye as a freakish pass-rush prospect with major upside and the Bills should be happy to have him to revamp their pressure under Leslie Frazier and Sean McDermott. Dallas Cowboys (compensatory): Alim McNeill, DT, N.C. State Dorian Thompson-Robinson is a prospect who makes a ton of sense for New England. Although he has the frame ready to play from day one at nose in the interior of an NFL line, he could also opt to add a good amount of play weight where he could shift inside and work in tandem with Godchaux if need be. 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. 189. December 10, 2021. Round 1, No. Dallas Cowboys(compensatory): Kelvin Joseph, CB, Kentucky Prior to @seniorbowl, NFL scouts liked South Carolinas Darius Rush but most questioned his speed.Rush proved doubters wrong w/ fastest max speed in Mobile (21.65 mph) & 4.36 official at Combine.Checkout mirrored footwork here. You may worry about a new offensive tackle busting an assignment, but he recognizes the DB blitz here and makes an athletic play to get a block on him. New York Jets (from Seattle Seahawks). Philadelphia Eagles(from 49ers): Mustafa Johnson, DT, Colorado 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. Denver Broncos: Caden Sterns, S, Texas MORE: Most painful NFLDraft slides of last 20 years. Considering the talent of prospects across the board and specific team needs, here alookat the potential value picks from the no-brainer No. As the draft nears, I think the Patriots are zeroing in on two positions if they stick with the No. San Francisco 49ers(from Jets): Jose Borregales, K, Miami New York Jets: Jordan Smith, EDGE, UAB The Bills need to get better with their traditional running game and Smith can offer strong inside support there. 12 pick as well as a 2021 third-round pick and 2022 third-round pick. He has great size, at 6-foot-2 and over 33-inch arms, and he ran a 4.36 in the 40-yard dash at the Scouting Combine. The 2023 NFL draft is less than two weeks away, which means we'll soon know which rookies will be taking the field for the Los Angeles Rams next . Cleveland Browns(from Bills): Pressley Harvin III, P, Georgia Tech With Round 1 of the draft now just two weeks away, here is our latest attempt at predicting which players . Though there was nothing that had major mock draft changes, it did show who meets athletic . If a few of these guys hit, New England could really make some noise this year and beyond. With Godchaux and Wise in the fold, I envision Onwuzurike working in the Patriots three-man front here on the edge opposite Wise. Slater can take over the left side soon and let Thomas settle into a more comfortable spot on the right side anchoring the run blocking for Saquon Barkley. Minnesota Vikings(from Bills): Rashad Weaver, EDGE, Pittsburgh Grade it below! New England Patriots(compensatory): Kellen Mond, QB, Texas A&M But its easy to see why Thorn is fond of him, as Richards is a good athlete with length and size who held up well against potential 1st-rounder Keion White. Buffalo Bills: Shemar Jean-Charles, CB/S, Appalachian State Atlanta Falcons: Damonte Coxie, WR, Memphis Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. NFL mock draft 2023: Jalen Carter falls in first round as Bijan Robinson rises. The Rams could use an outside pass-rush boost behind Leonard Floyd and Roche fits their 3-4 well. A big part of the Patriots' rebuilding process will need to occur through the 2021 NFL Draft. I would have liked to add a linebacker here, but the players available did not fit schematically. Most mock drafts have the Patriots sitting at 15 with some game-changing talent available. Chicago Bears: Quintin Morris, TE, Bowling Green He had an impressive 2019 season (16 sacks, 62 tackles), and might have gone in the second round if he'd been able to declare for the draft. Hes also 31, and with little depth behind him, an addition such as Hilliardwho touts excellent experience and range at the second levelis a must-add this late in the draft. Carolina Panthers(compensatory): D'Ante Smith, OT, East Carolina Doom the franchise for eternity (or at least the next couple of seasons)? *Tall, lean target*Long Strider*Agile releasing off the LOS*Fluid body control*Extension of the offensive line*Blocking immediately pops Gets hands inside Constantly fighting to win hand leverage Creates lift pic.twitter.com/3MkpAkBWkV, Erik Turner (@ErikJTurner) March 4, 2023. Rousseau would be a good situational rusher now and develop into a regular starter soon. After finishing his college career with back-to-back First Team All-ACC honors, Downs resume speaks for itself. 136. 2-62: CB Darius Rush (South Carolina): Rush hasnt gotten the love that his teammate Cam Smith has received in the pre-draft process, but I think he has a chance to be a special player. To put things into context, Trevor Lawrence hasn't lost a regular-season game in his ENTIRE life! We're accepting new partnerships right now. 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. New York Giants(from Cardinals): Whop Philyor, WR, Indiana Using our Mock Draft Machine, I looked at which prospects New England could target in this post-free agency seven-round mock. The Steelers need someone to better flank Devin Bush and this fellow former Wolverine is ideal for their rotation. 2 outside for Davante Adams with his possession tendencies and occasional big-play burst. Washington is an exceptional cover man who can also help in subpackages like a nickel back. Ford-Wheaton scored a ridiculous 9.97/10 relative athletic score at 6 4, 221 lbs. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Green Bay Packers(compensatory): Robert Rochell, CB, Central Arkansas Hes patient at the point of attack with an elite first step that quickly allows him to get into the second level before first contact. Tennessee Titans: Shi Smith, WR, South Carolina Round 2, No. New England is on its way to building a secondary full of freak athletes, and Thomas would certainly add to that. April 24, 2021. 181. However, I do believe it is. Here are the latest 2021 NFL Draft projections for the Patriots, according to Vinnie Iyer's seven-round mock draft: Round: Pick: Team: Position: College: 1: 15: The Bears need offensive line help, too, and Carman is capable of playing multiple positions well after protecting Lawrence's blind side in college. Downs route-running is nuanced and deliberate, using pace and subtle tactics to manipulate defenders before blowing past them. 206. His role could be similar to Phillip Dorsett, who played a lot of X for New England despite not fitting the typical body type. Has the physical profile of a Boundary X (31 sets). 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. 138. Showden has the frame and athleticism to make a lot of plays. 3. Things have been shaken up the draft rankings and this 7 round mock draft world! Pittsburgh Steelers(fromBuccaneers): Simi Fehoko, WR, Stanford The Cardinals like Chase Edmonds more as a change of pace so getting Williams to replace Kenyan Drake as a power back makes a ton of sense. One player imparticular stands out, and the Pats should sprint (virtually) to Roger Goodell to get this pick in. Cleveland Browns(from Eagles): Jonathon Cooper, EDGE, Ohio State The 49ers got Alex Mack as their new veteran center but could use a youthful burst of terrific run blocking for right guard. 2. 244. TRADE: 2-46 to Philadelphia Eagles for 2-62, 3-94, and a 2024 4th-round pick: The Patriots move from the middle to the end of the second round, but pick up an extra third this year and a fourth in 2024 to do it. 211. The 2022 NFL Draft might just be the perfect time for Belichick to bust out his signature draft-day move: trading out of the first round and grabbing extra Day 2 picks. He's 6-0, 189 pounds with 32 3/8-inch arms . New England Patriots: Ambry Thomas, CB, Michigan Trevor Lawrence is OFFICIALLY a Jacksonville Jaguar !!! 147. Phillips has passed his former teammate Rousseau on some boards but regardless, the Ravens, after getting gutted in free agency, need to go after someone who could be their next Terrell Suggs. Minnesota Vikings: Camryn Bynum, CB, California Minnesota Vikings(from Steelersthrough Ravens): Justin HIlliard, LB, Ohio State Kendre Miller's contact balance pic.twitter.com/joeF37UsH6. 133. If Gilmore does find a way out of Foxborough, it will be a huge loss to a secondary that allowed the sixth-fewest touchdowns in 2020. The Chiefs would have thought about boosting their outside coverage should they have kept their first-rounder and Melifonwu's size can be particularly effective in their secondary. Denver Broncos: Khalil Herbert, RB, Virginia Tech New York Jets(fromGiants): Miller Forristall, TE, Alabama most physical, violent interior defensive talent in this years class. Kyles: Patriots 7-Round NFL Mock Draft 3.0 (All Offense) Another Patriots centric Mock draft but this one focuses entirely on offensive players the Patriots could target in the upcoming NFL draft. He is a tall prospect at 6-foot-6, who has shown good athletic ability, and could be a starter in the NFL if he is able to get stronger and add to his 297-pound frame. 233. The Dolphins need to upgrade their interior both for run blocking and snapping for Tagovailoa and the former Sooners rock is a great value here. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Chase can be a do-everything No. The Falcons did sign former Panthers supersub Mike Davis but falling in line with Lance setting up their offense to be more explosive in the near future, getting Etienne's open-field running and top-level receiving is a necessary extra element. 2021 New England Patriots 7-Round Mock Draft. Philadelphia Eagles (from Dolphins): James Wiggins, S, Cincinnati Philadelphia Eagles(compensatory): Tommy Doyle, OT, Miami (Ohio) With both of New Englands projected veteran backups coming off knee injuries and no proven depth behind them, it would make sense to add another body to the backfield. Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. New Orleans Saints(fromJaguars): Deommodore Lenoir, CB, Oregon 112. Michigan EDGE Mike Morris only had 210 pass rush snaps this year - but a win rate of 20% per PFF6'6, 290+unique stand up rusher. Houston Texans: Drake Jackson, G/C, Kentucky Offseason workouts begin. 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. Given his skills, he can come in and help in 2023 and then possibly take over as the No. The Lions would be ready to jump on Chase should he slip and also willneed to give thought to Smith's former Alabama teammate, Jaylen Waddle. Below are Reid's Patriots picks (and analysis, where applicable), followed by our Phil Perry's selections for each New England pick in his recent seven-round, Patriots-specific mock draft. Adding Mills was a step in the right direction, but the team will still rely heavily on 33-year-old Devin McCourty. Trask's arm and accurate pocket passing is a good fit for Scott Turner's offense. With Pro Days, the Combine and free agency about wrapped up and only team visits left, the NFL draft is nearly upon us. 1 tight end in 2024 and beyond. 182. 142. 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