The Patriots need to keep the pipeline going, and LaPorta allows new tight ends coach Will Lawing to have his first developmental project. 14, 46 and 76. New England is getting some help at the wideout spot. The Patriots need tackles and although Kirkland mainly played guard, he has plenty of experience at that position with three years at the University of Washington. Jaxon Smith Njigba is the closest thing, but they have that receiver on the roster, in my opinion, with Jakobi Meyers. The Patriots should be able to get a good player in that slot, with offensive tackle, defensive line, defensive back, and wide receiver some of the positions they could address. Wilson finished with 38 tackles and seven sacks the previous season. The Patriots are in need of someone who can kick it longer than 45 yards consistently, while also being able to handle kick-off duties. The defensive backfield could take a significant hit if Devin McCourty retires and some of the coveted free agent pieces, like Jonathan Jones and Jabrill Peppers, leave in free agency. Jones is available in this mock draft, but as we get closer to the actual draft, I wouldnt be shocked if he sneaks into round two. The Patriots had a decent team in 2021. Curran: Patriots put a cherry on top of stupidity sundae in Vegas. The Ravens currently have five picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. The New England Patriots need to upgrade at wide receiver this offseason, and there could be a few exciting prospects at that position available to Bill Belichick and his staff with the No. In the early rounds, theyve retained their original selections in Rounds 1 and 3. Lastly, pick No. Will they trade the No. Schoonmaker has great size, and the Patriots have a need at tight end. I currently have Jones as the No. 14 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.. TCU's Quentin Johnston and USC's Jordan Addison are two popular names often connected to the Patriots in mock drafts, How the Patriots handle the 2023 NFL Draft, of course, will depend on how their roster looks following the initial phases of free agency. Ball security and production are good things. Few players improved their draft stock in the last year as much as Wright, who helped Tennessee enjoy a great season while playing well enough to become an early draft pick. Las Vegas 8. 2023 NFL Draft Order Picks 1-24 pic.twitter.com/DZBCn9jVgP. I think they can go up to $15 million per year, maybe $16 million if theres less guaranteed money. Jonnu Smith has yet to amount to anything in two years with the team, and outside of Smith, the Patriots dont have any developmental players. How much is too much for Jakobi Meyers? https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/lists/way-early-patriots-7-round-2023-mock-draft/, Round 1, Pick No. Jones could step in and give the Patriots a young, yet hungry offensive lineman to grow with Mac Jones. The top pick goes to the Chicago Bears, who fell to a league-worst 3-14 after losing 29-13 to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Murphy is an EDGE developmental selection here in the sixth round. It will be the Patriots' highest selection in Round 1 since they took Tennessee linebacker Jerod Mayo 10th overall in 2008. https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/2023/01/24/patriots-projected-get-massive-haul-2023-compensatory-picks/, Over The Caps Nick Kortes recent compensatory pick projections, Josh McDaniels comments on Patriots hiring Bill O'Brien as OC, 3 most realistic wide receiver options for Patriots in 2023 offseason, Patrick Mahomes thanked Bill Belichick for helping improve his game, Patriots knock it out of the park in this 3-round mock draft, Full 7-round Patriots 2023 mock draft 4.0, 3 potential Patriots trade packages for Jalen Ramsey, Report: Patriots work out Mac Jones' former Alabama receiving target, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 47: CB, Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State, Round 3, Pick No. Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App. Instead, I think youll see Belichick bring in a punter to compete with Bailey during training camp, then pick the better of the two. Even after spending last years first-round pick on guard Cole Strange, New England has to improve their offensive line this offseason. Sitting at 6-foot-3 and 227 pounds, Jones has size to blow up blocks, along with the agility you hope to see out of an every-down linebacker. Thats in part because the Kraft family really respects him and wants to make sure Belichick has talented assistant coaches working for him who might one day be able to take on bigger roles. LAST UPDATED: February 19, 2023. Stover sits at 6-foot-4 and 255 pounds, and hes coming off a season where he caught 36 balls for 406 yards and five touchdowns. Did his on-field attitude rub some people within the organization the wrong way? The 2023 draft is scheduled to be held April 27-29 in Kansas City, Missouri. He could easily get taken anywhere between rounds 2-4. JaWhaun Bentley is fine, but the Patriots shouldnt be afraid to take chances on day three. Sign up for the Patriots Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 47: Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida, Round 3, Pick No. New England is fortunate that receiver is one of the positions where rookies can make an impact, but picking the right one is no sure thing as Patriots fans know all too well. Even so, the Patriots love to use their safeties as hybrid linebackers, which could change if they start to shift from their traditional thumper linebacker. Smith hasnt been as productive as Henry, but the Patriots only have two viable tight ends on the roster. So your next-best options become DeAndre Hopkins and Brandin Cooks. https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/lists/7-round-patriots-2023-mock-draft/, Round 1, Pick No. 14 overall. Also, even if Smith is gone, Hunter Henry has two more seasons and is 28 years old. Patriots 2023 mock draft: Bill Belichick's path to getting Mac Jones more weapons I keep seeing mock drafts that have the Patriots picking a receiver at No. 233: K, Chad Ryland, Maryland, Round 7, Pick No. Chad Graff is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the New England Patriots after five years on the Minnesota Vikings beat. David Andrews cannot play forever, and Oluwatimi could benefit from learning under one of the better centers in the NFL. The Patriots have no reason to not take shots in the first three rounds until a few hit, especially with the number of productive receivers coming out of the draft the last few years in multiple rounds. The Patriots need to start thinking of a David Andrews replacement, and Oluwatimi, along with Kody Russey, could check that box. But I also think youre right that Belichick hasnt gotten enough blame for the position he alone put the offense in. A former high school hockey player, Van Ness racked up 37 tackles and six sacks last season for the Hawkeyes. However, they will hire a new offensive coordinator after the Matt Patricia experiment horribly failed. The Oklahoma wideout is a great fit for the Patriots here in the third round. 46: CB, Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State, Round 3, Pick No. The Patriots desperately need to fix the offensive line, and the tackles are the biggest priority with Isaiah Wynn set to be a free agent and Trent Brown on the final year of the extension he signed last offseason. The order for the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft is becoming more clear with Sunday's Week 18 games concluding and the 2022 regular season wrapping up. McDonald might not be there at No. Before free agency, the Patriots top draft needs project to be wide receiver, offensive tackle, linebacker and cornerback. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Bolden's agency, Black Label Sports Group, also acknowledged the private workout., Bolden's Patriots links run rather deep. Pats Pulpit: for New England Patriots fans. So what better time to do our first official mock draft than now? 192: WR, Jake Bobo, UCLA, Round 6, No. So Dean could be a fit here for depth. Although the jury is still out on most of the 2021 and 2022 draft classes, there is some positive success being built since Matt Groh transitioned into owning the draft process. Perry stands tall at 6-foot-5 and 206 pounds with excellent acceleration. 1 selection to a team desperate for a franchise QB? The Patriots double dip like no other, and last year, they did the same with similar pick positions. It also doesnt hurt to have two good corners, and Forbes has the skills to be a shutdown defensive back at the next level. If it does, hes the quarterback in 2024, too. Jones is all of this, and he has less injury concerns coming out than Isaiah Wynn did in 2018. Wide receiver is one of the higher-profile needs the New England Patriots have on their offseason to-do list. The Bolts have seven draft picks despite sending a 2023 sixth-round selection to the Bears as part of the trade for Khalil Mack. Here's the updated 2023 NFL Draft order for every team outside of a playoff spot after Week 16. As he was involved in staff interviews, will he have more input on draft/free-agent moves? Maybe if he struggles in 2023, you find a trade partner who hopes to rekindle some of his rookie-season play. NFL mock draft: Patriots pick a wide receiver in new Mel Kiper Jr. mock. Forsyth has played every single position across the offensive front, and Patriots newly-hired offensive line coach Adrian Klemm certainly has inside knowledge on the Oregon center. But Stover has great size and comes from a good program, which means he could be a good prospect to develop. -0:00:001:16:50. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Chicago. The Patriots lost three qualifying players in 2022, while not picking up any that would cancel out those departures: As can be seen, New England is expected to pick up one additional draft pick each in the fourth, sixth and seventh round for losing cornerback J.C. Jackson, offensive lineman Ted Karras, and running back Brandon Bolden. 1 overall pick in the draft. 103: A.T. Perry, WR, Wake Forest, Round 4, Pick No. The Patriots love Michigan lineman, and Oluwatimi is a center that can kick inside. Oluwatimi is an excellent center that has great awareness, footwork, and a nice balance of power and agility. My question is simple: What the heck was he thinking? The Bears already have a young quarterback in Justin Fields, who they selected with the No. But youre right that the Patriots need to ensure that their punter (whoever it is) can handle kickoff duties since Folk was exposed in that regard during the late-season loss in Buffalo. Forbes has been one of my favorite day two selections every time I go to mock. Patriots draft order: No. PICK: Jordan Addison, WR, USC. Lets take a look at how the latest mock draft turned out for the Patriots. Covington interviewed for two defensive coordinator positions this offseason. It wouldnt be crazy to think that they wouldnt go back to the value bin, with a football program secretly turning out good prospects, even if the jury is still out on Stueber. And the trade options at least the obvious ones arent inspiring. 259: P, Adam Korsak, Rutgers, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 76: WR, Trey Palmer, Nebraska, Round 4, Pick No. Chicago 2. The Patriots have the No. 245. This is the man the Patriots would be trading up to get. He has been a Patriots fit for me all offseason long, and the coaching staff got a close-up view of the Florida safety. The top five picks after Week 4 go to the Houston Texans (0-3-1), Las Vegas Raiders (1-3), Carolina Panthers (1-3), Philadelphia Eagles (via New Orleans, 1-3), and Pittsburgh Steelers (1-3). 1 receiver to have an elite offense. 181: Cade Stover, TE, Ohio State, Pro Football Network mock draft simulator, Josh McDaniels comments on Patriots hiring Bill O'Brien as OC, Patrick Mahomes thanked Bill Belichick for helping improve his game, 3 most realistic wide receiver options for Patriots in 2023 offseason, Patriots knock it out of the park in this 3-round mock draft, Full 7-round Patriots 2023 mock draft 4.0, 3 potential Patriots trade packages for Jalen Ramsey, Report: Patriots work out Mac Jones' former Alabama receiving target, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Stroud - QB, Ohio State He is TE10 in a loaded class this year. Peter Skoronski offers extreme athleticism, which matches the 2022 philosophy when the Patriots selected Cole Strange at No. Belichick knows hes a great coach. 176: Garrett Williams, CB, Syracuse, Round 6, Pick No. The Wake Forrest wideout has a frame that could translate to a true No. They will have the 14th overall pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Johnson fills a need and can allow Trent Brown to slide back to his natural position at right tackle. While some thought Bill Belichick should be on the hot seat, the Patriots wont move on from the future Hall of Fame coach this offseason. More Fantasy Football Analysis They should be one of the more active teams in the NFL this offseason, as the Patriots project to have over $30 million in salary cap space. It would be exciting to see the Patriots aggressively solve their offensive line in one draft. The Los Angeles Rams sent their 2023 fourth-rounder, along with a 2022 sixth-rounder, to the Patriots for running back Sony Michel, as well. Thats some serious ammunition heading into a draft where the team will likely need serious help on both sides of the ball. Patriots 2023 mock draft: Bill Belichick's path to getting Mac Jones more weapons I keep seeing mock drafts that have the Patriots picking a receiver at No. However, one of the knocks on him is a lack of speed, which is something that could impact him against mobile QBs. 117: And I think you could get a late second-round pick for Jones right now. Over the past three years, the Patriots have missed the playoffs twice, including this year. So he wont be a Devin McCourty replacement, but he could be a potential Adrian Phillips or Jabrill Peppers replacement. Matthew Judon is a Pro Bowl player at the position, with Josh Uches late-season breakout making him a player to watch and potential extension candidate in 2023 as well. Katherine M. This is the biggest story of the Patriots offseason to me. TRADE: 3-76 to Las Vegas for 3-86, 4-126, and a 2023 5th. Note: Submitted questions have been edited for clarity and length. Patriots 2023 mock draft: Bill Belichick's path to getting Mac Jones more weapons I keep seeing mock drafts that have the Patriots picking a receiver at No. 14: OT, Broderick Jones, Georgia, Round 2, Pick No. We would appreciate your support by either turning off your adblocker or signing up for our ad-free subscription tier.Thanks for being a reader! There is still some rawness to his pass protection, but with good offensive line coaching, he could become a franchise tackle in no time. That, though, would be too much for the Patriots, I think, given all their needs. In the newest version, Kiper thinks the Patriots could help out Mac Jones by drafting wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba from Ohio State with the 14th pick. 14. Wilson played in 10 games before suffering a season-ending foot injury in November. section: | slug: nfl-free-agency-2023-patriots-work-out-free-agent-wr-who-roomed-with-mac-jones-at-alabama-per-report | sport: football | route: article_single.us | Ironically, Mayo is currently the inside linebackers coach for the Patriots. Brian Daboll is an old friend of Bill Belichick, and the two teams make a move here, giving the Patriots another second-round selection to target needs, while the Giants move out into round three and pick up a future third for the trouble. Cox is another EDGE player, but he has shown versatility in college to play as a defensive end in a 4-3 or an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense. But as things stand right Tyree Wilson said he plans to meet with the Patriots today. His patience and football IQ are attractive to a Patriots team that likes their corners to be technically sound and opportunistic playmakers, rather than press man corners. If that scenario plays out, the Patriots could end up with a top 15 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Hes entering the last year of his contract, and Belichick really respects him. Offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn is a free agent in March. 2023 Prospect Profile - C.J. Did his play drop off? The Indianapolis Colts may have more competition to sift through if they want to move up for a quarterback prospect in the 2023 NFL draft as the Arizona Cardinals may also be a team willing to trade their pick away.. Not bad at all. Dussault's Analysis: Patriots projected to receive 3 additional draft picks through NFL compensatory process, Broncos GM shares update on potential Patriots trade target Jerry Jeudy, Report: Patriots to work out free agent wide receiver, former Mac Jones teammate, Slade Bolden, New England Patriots links 03/01/23 - Pats already ahead of 2022; Options abound to build around Mac, Patriots assistant coach DeMarcus Covington receiving heavy praise at NFL Combine. 205 is good value. 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