The 2020 undrafted arrival received the right-of-first-refusal tender in March. The Raiders are very weak next to Johnathan Abram and Holland can do everything well to support him as a run defender and cover man. Hes excellent in the run game with pristine gap control stemming from excellent hands and vision who would offer additional depth on the edge at an ever-important position in todays NFL. The position isnt as important as the days of Zach Thomas, Tedy Bruschi, and Brian Urlacher, but having a star in the middle of the front seven can change the outlook of a defense. Hes not the best man-cover corner in the draft, but is solid in zone, and might end up being better suited as a Devin McCourty replacement in the long run. Scroll and see! Detroit Lions (from Rams, compensatory). On tape, he stands out on almost every play. He's 6-0, 189 pounds with 32 3/8-inch arms . 158. Tom Brady alone is going to get them a third-round pick. The former Huskie in Onwuzurike is one of, if not the most physical, violent interior defensive talent in this years class. Sounds like a throwback Patriots draft to me. New Orleans Saints(compensatory): Brady Breeze, S, Oregon The Broncos seem loaded at wideout, but after Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy, there's a bit of a mixed bag. Things have been shaken up the draft rankings and this 7 round mock draft world! He is a solid blocker, and has good functional athleticism as well. If hes able to put it all together, hell be the steal of the draft. San Francisco 49ers: BenjaminSt-Juste, CB, Minnesota April 16, 2023 7:45 am ET. Jerrod Clark NFL Draft 2023 Prospect Interview, Tradeable picks in the Mock Draft Machine. Round 2, No. For starters, he was able to post a 6.58 in the the three-cone drill at his Pro Day, which is elite, and also put up 25 reps on the bench. 248. 12 pick as well as a 2021 third-round pick and 2022 third-round pick. They should still be trading Zach Ertz and targeting Pitts as Jalen Hurts' new ultimate security blanket with a heavy dose of dynamic athleticism for the position. Cincinnati Bengals(from Lionsthrough Seahawks): Damar Hamlin, S, Pittsburgh The Ravens will need to think about upgrading their gutted pass rush multiple timesand Odeyingbo can be a strong rotational, situational contributo made for a 3-4. Jacksonville Jaguars(from Rams): Aaron Banks, G, Notre Dame Weeks before the draft, up to a total of 32 compensatory picks are awarded . Prospect visits will be wrapping up soon. pic.twitter.com/sopRpRbfYp, Matt Bowen (@MattBowen41) March 5, 2023. Houston Texans(from Bengals): Derrick Barnes, LB, Purdue This one sees tons of young talent coming in, along with some real questionable prospects. The New England Patriots are focusing their attention on filling out their roster with young talent through the NFL draft, if owner Robert Kraft's recent comments are any indication. Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Milton Williams, DT, Louisiana Tech 15 overall pick in 2021 and having him help lead the team to the playoffs as a rookie. 259. 257. The Cowboys need to stash some offensive tackle promise and the massive Brown makes sense. Green Bay Packers(compensatory): Robert Rochell, CB, Central Arkansas 244. 6-187: RB Evan Hull (Northwestern): The Patriots are in need of a back who can catch the football out of the backfield, and Hull fits that to a tee. The Saints are in the market for a reliable No. 173. Los Angeles Chargers: Rachad Wildgoose, CB, Wisconsin 114. 4-117: OT Luke Haggard (Indiana): Remember when I said the Patriots had a strong need at tackle? In fact, when targeting his first read, his passing grade sat at 96.5best in the nation via Pro Football Focus. Jalen Carter, DL, Georgia (Seahawks) (Photo: Getty) Carter will visit Monday with the Lions, a franchise early in the 2023 NFL Draft at No. The New England Patriots logo is seen on a video board during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The last time they picked this high in the draft, they took Jerod Mayo with the 10th-overall pick back in 2008. Moehrig, the most complete playmaker in a deep class for the position, makes a ton of sense as their third pick to pair with Rayshawn Jenkins. New England Patriots 2022 NFL Mock Draft After a return to the playoffs during the 2021-2022 season, the Patriots showed they are back in terms of AFC competitors. 252. #Clemson OL Jordan McFadden NFL Combine results, Ht: 62Wt: 303 LBS40-YD: 4.99s (4th best OL) 10-YD Split: 1.74sVert: 28.53-Cone: 7.7s20-YD Shuttle: 4.81s, Put athleticism on full display today. The Jets can add Stokes to pair with Horn and suddenly their situation is looking a lot better at cornerback. 153. As it stands, the Patriots are one injury away from trouble within their safety room, with limited depth. The Vikings need to upgrade the left side of their line in some form and Vera-Tucker's versatility and blend of strength and athleticism will get him a starting gig either inside or outside. There will be some discussion on what needs are most important but the Vikings can address most of them through both free agency and the NFL draft. The Jets love building in the trenches through the draft and if the mock from Draft Wire is any indication, they're going to continue doing so. New Englands staff is also very familiar with Flowers after coaching him at the Senior Bowl and bringing him in for a Top-30 visit. 175. So, there you have it. 156. 163. 211. Gainwell is a good value here to upgrade the Jets' rushing attack with his ability to excel in Mike LaFleur's zone-blocking scheme. Las Vegas Raiders (from Arizona Cardinals). And what better way to start those than with another mock draft? 138. R3-76: OT Tyler Steen, Alabama (PFF Big Board: #106, C+). : https://t.co/I7ileJ4tBS pic.twitter.com/a3YUqoLKaE, Footballguys | Fantasy Football (@Footballguys) April 14, 2023. Bill Belichick's team tumbled in 2022 and found . Philadelphia Eagles: Demetric Felton, RB, UCLA 232. 182. The Patriots have a need at outside corner, and Rush fits that build. Surtain vs. Farley as the top corner is a good debate and the Cowboys can't go wrong with either one to take of care their primary defensive need with one of the two safest defensive picks in the draft. But 2020 was ugly (0 sacks, 23 tackles in 7 games), both during the season and at the Senior Bowl. Seattle Seahawks: Ronnie Perkins, EDGE, Oklahoma Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. R1-14: WR Zay Flowers, Boston College (PFF Big Board: #29, D+). Philadelphia Eagles: JaCoby Stevens, S, LSU If a few of these guys hit, New England could really make some noise this year and beyond. By Ian Cummings. Round 5, Pick 142: Kellen Mond, QB, Texas A&M. Even with quarterback Cam Newton back for the 2021 season, it would be wise for the Patriots to select a quarterback in this year's draft. pic.twitter.com/5yZaFZm3Uf. This athletic target can help as an extra intermediate option. He should be able to step in and start right away, but also has massive upside: he has only started for two seasons at Georgia. Oh, and he touts track speed. Andrei Iosivas has the traits to be a factor in this league, and youd be getting him here because he played at Princeton and not at a bigger school. The Patriots coached Matlock at the Shrine Bowl and had him in for a pre-draft visit. With Steen in-line to become the teams next starting tackle, Richards could serve as developmental depth while he improves his ability to sustain blocks and combat inside rush moves. 152. Did I put the Patriots in a position to kick off a new dynasty? 2022 North Station Media. R1. Has the physical profile of a Boundary X (31 sets). Run the fades, slants, deep in-breakers. I have now done nine mock drafts for the Vikings this offseason and they all have taken a . Though Scott spent most of his career as a running back, that skill set shows after the catch, making him a threat downfield and underneath. Round 1, No. 236. By signing up, you agree to the our terms and our Privacy Policy agreement. Miami Dolphins (from Philadelphia Eagles). Pittsburgh Steelers(fromBuccaneers): Simi Fehoko, WR, Stanford As free agency approaches the one-week mark since the "legal tampering" window officially opened, a clear divide of the cliche "winners and losers" thus far has become apparent. Tampa Bay Buccaneers(from Steelers): Michal Menet, G/C, Penn State The Bills need to get better with their traditional running game and Smith can offer strong inside support there. With his size (63, 205 lbs), he can be a big target, but also has the athleticism necessary to create some actual separation. Scott is another Mighty Mite-type receiver who outperforms his measurables, but he may be the only player in that group who can truly line up at any spot. Crack open a cold one, DUUVAL County! I would have liked to add a linebacker here, but the players available did not fit schematically. Cincinnati Bengals: Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Oklahoma The Steelers cut Steven Nelson and also lost slot Mike Hilton in free agency. Although there is a basis of rumors and targets, there'salso taking what players fit what situations best. Buffalo Bills(fromRaiders): Jamien Sherwood, S, Auburn April 7, 2023 3:26 pm PT. New York Giants: Monty Rice, LB, Georgia Well rounded back with some giddy up in the open field - nice screen weapon pic.twitter.com/JGX5rNqrnO. Buffalo Bills: Josh Imatorbhebhe, WR, Illinois Although he has the frame ready to play from day one at nose in the interior of an NFL line, he could also opt to add a good amount of play weight where he could shift inside and work in tandem with Godchaux if need be. Houston Texans(fromWashington throughRaidersand Dolphins): Alaric Jackson, OT, Iowa 193. The Patriotshave to start a steady rebuild of their aging secondnary and Robinson's size and coverage versatility fits with Belichick. In this mock draft, we consider depth at positions of need for 2022 and 2023. Houston Texans(fromSaints): Kylen Granson, TE, SMU 131. But it's also a size that Belichick has recently coveted, with the Patriots drafting defensive backs Joejuan Williams and Kyle Dugger in the second round of the last two drafts. Showden has the frame and athleticism to make a lot of plays. Minnesota Vikings(from Bills): Rashad Weaver, EDGE, Pittsburgh Hes a three-year starter who didnt miss a game over that span, a team captain, has experience at left and right tackle, and was coached by New Englands staff at the Shrine Bowl. MORE: The 10 best second-round draft picks since 2000. The Panthers invested enough in acquiring Darnold to think they're no longer in the QB-drafting business. 108. Not only was Flowers used in Julian Edelmans slot role out of empty sets, but its also hard not to think of the former Patriots great when watching Flowers create separation short-to-intermediate. Patriots mock draft 2021. Trevor Lawrence is OFFICIALLY a Jacksonville Jaguar !!! In a draft this deep, getting an extra top-100 pick is a good idea. The Chiefs have bigger plans for Mecole Hardman but could use a possession-type red zone asset in replacing Sammy Watkins. Parsons sat out the 2020 season to prepare for the NFL Draft. Kraft is a do-it-all type of player. #46 Elijah Moore WR Mississippi (2) - 5'9", 184 lbs, 4.35 40, 36" Vert. Arizona Cardinals(from Bearsthrough Raiders): Tre Walker, WR, San Jose State Carolina Panthers: Thomas Graham Jr., CB, Oregon Tom Brady left to win a championship in Tampa, and Belichick was left paying the bill for going all in to win every season. The Patriots staff also has hands-on experience with Schoonmaker after coaching him at the East-West Shrine Bowl. We're now close enough to the 2023 NFL draft where the all the smoke could actually lead us to the fire. For the New England Patriots, unlike prior offseasons, it's been a simple process thus far: spend, keep spending, and spend . Downs route-running is nuanced and deliberate, using pace and subtle tactics to manipulate defenders before blowing past them.