AFC Power Rankings: Patriots top post-draft edition

Nov 15, 2014; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Cyrus Jones (5) intercepts a pass in the third quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2014; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Cyrus Jones (5) intercepts a pass in the third quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 15, 2014; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Cyrus Jones (5) intercepts a pass in the third quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

When we compile power rankings here at Musket Fire, we like to focus on the AFC and only the AFC. After all, this is a New England Patriots site, so it’s best to analyze the immediate competition within the conference. Now that the draft has been over and done with for a solid chunk of time, we’re going to execute a post-draft AFC power rankings.

Note that the criteria for these AFC power rankings include: 2015 results, free agency signings and the draft. Enjoy:

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