Patriots Draft

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

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

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

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

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 26: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)

3 draft day trades New England Patriots should consider

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 27: Daxton Hill #30 of the Michigan Wolverines tackles Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium on November 27, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

This prospect isn’t discussed enough as potential Patriots first-round target

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JANUARY 10: Slade Bolden #18 of the Alabama Crimson Tide (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Mac Jones’ former roommate could be a Patriots draft target

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 06: Trent McDuffie #22 of the Washington Huskies celebrates a safety against the Oregon Ducks during the first quarter at Husky Stadium on November 06, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Best-case scenario for New England Patriots in 2022 NFL Draft

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Christopher Smith (29) chases after Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, during the College Football Playoff National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

The 2 top choices for the Patriots’ 2022 first-round pick

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 03: E J Perry #QB10 of the Brown Bears throws during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 03, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Patriots welcome surprise QB for visit ahead of 2022 NFL Draft

Sep 13, 2020; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots defensive back J.C. Jackson (27) intercepts a pass intended for Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

3 lower round cornerback draft options for the Patriots

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)

Potential first-round target Nakobe Dean gushed over Patriots in pre-draft interview

Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) is sacked by New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore (90) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

3 top mid-round defensive line options for Patriots in 2022 NFL Draft

FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 29: DeVante Parker #11 of the Miami Dolphins catches a pass as he is defended by Stephon Gilmore #24 of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of a game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)

Patriots’ top 2022 NFL Draft strategy post-DeVante Parker trade

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: Mac Jones poses onstage after being selected 15th by the New England Patriots (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

New England Patriots 2022 NFL Draft tracker and updates

Jan 2, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft prior to a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Why owner Robert Kraft’s comments on the draft are right

Sep 18, 2021; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators cornerback Kaiir Elam (5) Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots mock draft predicts crazy trade with AFC East rival

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Chris Olave (2) makes a catch against Michigan State Spartans in the second quarter during their NCAA College football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on November 20, 2021.Osu21msu Kwr 25

An ideal Patriots 2022 NFL Draft would look like this

COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Daxton Hill #30 of the Michigan Wolverines (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

NFL Draft analyst predicts Patriots will make trade with Chiefs on Day 1

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 31: Ja'Corey Brooks #7 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates his touchdown with Jameson Williams #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at AT&T Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Mel Kiper’s latest mock feels like best-case scenario for Patriots

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 04: Tyler Goodson #15 of the Iowa Hawkeyes (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Patriots draft target with Bill Belichick connections is perfect James White replacement

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 03: Jahan Dotson #WO07 of Penn State (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Could Pro Day activity hint at potential Patriots No. 21 pick?

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 16: Damone Clark #18 of the LSU Tigers (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Perfect Patriots Day 2 draft target could miss entire 2022 season

Mar 4, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Northern Iowa offensive lineman Trevor Penning (OL38) goes through drills during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots’ best offensive tackle options in 2022 NFL Draft

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 03: Skyy Moore #WO19 of Western Michigan runs a drill during the NFL Combine (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Patriots scouted stud Day 2 WR, backup QB heavily at WMU Pro Day