Patriots Draft

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: A view of New England Patriots helmets on the bench during the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium on August 19, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Important offseason dates to remember for the Patriots

The Patriots’ biggest draft busts of the last 5 years

4 of the receivers the Patriots could take in the first-round

Who the experts say the Patriots will draft at pick 14

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 24: Kendrick Bourne #84 of the New England Patriots looks on prior to the start of the game between the New England Patriots and the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Nick Grace/Getty Images)

Three most important positions to improve for Patriots in 2023

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 26: Offensive tackle Trent Brown #77 of the New England Patriots looks on during the first half of a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on August 26, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

3 positions the Patriots could target in first round of NFL Draft

Dec 24, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) checks with head coach Bill Belichick, left, and senior football advisor Matt Patricia, second from left, during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

New Year’s Resolutions for the New England Patriots

Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Chattanooga guard Cole Strange is announced as the twenty-ninth overall pick to the New England Patriots Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots have 21st overall pick in NFL draft as of now

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 02: Chasen Hines #57 of the LSU Tigers (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Where do the Patriots pick in the first round as of now?

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 11: James White #28 of the New England Patriots warms up before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Nashville,Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Patriots 34-10. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

3 players on Patriots’ roster competing for a spot

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 06: Davon Godchaux #92 of the New England Patriots attempts to tackle Zack Moss #20 of the Buffalo Bills in the second half of the game at Highmark Stadium on December 06, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

Patriots’ defensive line doesn’t impress without top draftees

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 03: Tyquan Thornton #WO32 of Baylor runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 03, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Media’s attempt to defend Patriots’ 2022 draft shifts into high gear

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 07: Cameron McGrone #44 of the Michigan Wolverines in action in the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium on November 07, 2020 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Cameron McGrone might not have been wasted draft pick for Patriots after all

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 4: Tyquan Thornton #9 of the Baylor Bears celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the first half of the Big 12 Football Championship at AT&T Stadium on December 4, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Reported interest in Tyquan Thornton changes perspective on Patriots’ pick

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 22: Jarrett Stidham #4 of the New England Patriots talks with Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels and Head Coach Bill Belichick (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Patriots’ 2019 NFL Draft Class absolutely decimated after Jarrett Stidham trade

PISCATAWAY, NJ - NOVEMBER 21: Cameron McGrone #44 of the Michigan Wolverines is carted off the field after sustaining an apparent injury during the second quarter at SHI Stadium on November 21, 2020 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan defeated Rutgers 48-42 in triple overtime. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)

3 reasons Patriots linebacker room is full of questions after NFL Draft

Sep 18, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars cornerback Marcus Jones (8) Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

Did Patriots find Gunner Olszewski replacement in 2022 draft?

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 03: D'Eriq King #QB09 of the Miami throws during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 03, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Did Patriots find multi-faceted weapon in top college QB after NFL Draft?

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 11: D'Eriq King #1 of the Miami Hurricanes runs with the ball against the Appalachian State Mountaineers during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium on September 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Patriots’ full 2022 class of UDFAs includes New England legend’s son

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 02: Chasen Hines #57 of the LSU Tigers (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Grading the New England Patriots’ overall 2022 NFL Draft haul

Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Chattanooga guard Cole Strange is announced as the twenty-ninth overall pick to the New England Patriots Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Sean McVay, Les Snead reaction to Patriots’ Cole Strange pick says it all

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 20: John Metchie III #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide breaks a tackle by LaDarrius Bishop #24 and Simeon Blair #15 of the Arkansas Razorbacks during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 20, 2021 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Final Patriots thoughts before the critical 2022 NFL Draft

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 04: Trevor Penning #OL38 of the Northern Iowa Panthers runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 04, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Patriots 2022 NFL Draft: Offensive tackle and wide receiver in vogue

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAR 01: Nick Caserio, general manager of the Houston Texans speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 1, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Patriots and Texans swap late-round picks in surprise pre-draft trade

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAR 01: Brian Gutekunst, general manager of the Green Bay Packers speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 1, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Packers could ruin Patriots’ plans in first round of 2022 NFL Draft

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 14: Jakobi Meyers #16 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Ranking best possible Patriots pre-draft trade options

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 05: Troy Andersen #LB02 of the Montana State Bobcats runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 05, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

2 outside linebackers the Patriots must consider in 2022 NFL Draft

ATHENS, GA - OCTOBER 02: Nakobe Dean #17 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts in the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Sanford Stadium on October 2, 2021 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Breaking down Patriots’ first three picks in ESPN’s latest mock draft