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New England Patriots 4 Downs: 2020 NFL Draft needs

By Michael Perry

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the New England Patriots during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the New England Patriots during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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SOUTH BEND, IN – NOVEMBER 23: Cole Kmet #84 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates after an 11-yard touchdown reception against the Boston College Eagles in the third quarter at Notre Dame Stadium on November 23, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Boston College 40-7. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, IN – NOVEMBER 23: Cole Kmet #84 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates after an 11-yard touchdown reception against the Boston College Eagles in the third quarter at Notre Dame Stadium on November 23, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Boston College 40-7. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

3rd Down: Find a decent tight end

The New England Patriots had succeeded for years when they had talented tight ends on their roster.

Daniel Graham, Ben Watson, and Rob Gronkowski are a few of those names.

They have won multiple Super Bowls with top-notch tight ends. Last season was undoubtedly the opposite, as they had three tight ends who underachieved and played at a subpar level.

For the offense to succeed, they need a tight end — and a good one. Cole Kmet from Notre Dame, Brycen Hopkins from Purdue, and Albert Okwuegbunam from Missouri are names to watch.

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