Wilson doesnt figure to be available when the Patriots pick at 14th overall, but you cant rule out Bill Belichick trading up in the first round. So he wont be a Devin McCourty replacement, but he could be a potential Adrian Phillips or Jabrill Peppers replacement. They have their first and second-round picks, plus an early third-round selection from the Carolina With the Patriots addressing left tackle with the No. New England found its (potential) quarterback of the future in Mac Jones with the No. As far as the draft is concerned, the Patriots are the current owners of the 14th overall pick in the first found as well as seven other selections further down the board. So why not take a tight end now, and start the process of developing him with new tight ends coach Will Lawing? Sign up for the Patriots Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. If this ends up being the pick in this spot, the Patriots could have a scary interior duo with Barmore and Dexter. The Patriots will without a doubt have some changes across the board with either coaching or personnelor both. With Jake Baileys likely last game with New England happening in 2022 and Michael Palardy being the disaster he was, the Patriots should be looking for a punter that they can develop long-term. I think the Patriots should be very interested in both of them. Curran: Patriots put a cherry on top of stupidity sundae in Vegas. The franchise tag is about $19 million, which is a no-go as far as I am concerned. Detroit (via Los Angeles Rams) 7. Houston 3. 205 is good value. That's kind of how I was used as well. The first edition of our full seven-round mock draft series can be found here. Patriots mock draft: OT Broderick Jones, Georgia The Patriots most pressing needs in 2023 are at wide receiver and offensive line. And who knows? Williams is an explosive defensive back out of Syracuse that has great size at 6-foot-even and 190lbs. 1) Houston Texans, 2-12-1 2) Chicago Bears, 3-12 3) Seattle Seahawks (via Denver Broncos, 4-11) 4) Arizona Cardinals, 4-11 5) Indianapolis Colts, 4-9-1 6) Atlanta Falcons, 5-10 7) Detroit Lions (via L.A. Rams, 5-10) 8) Carolina Panthers, 6-9 That number, however, is projected to see some growth in the coming weeks: according to a recent analysis published by Over The Caps Nick Korte, New England is in line to receive three extra picks through the NFLs compensatory process. Chicago. In his first three-round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter gives the New England Patriots a dynamic wide receiver in Round 2. 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 New England Patriots season is over, and picks 1-18 are set for the 2023 NFL draft. 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. However, he can also get after the quarterback. Prior to the injury, he racked up 61 tackles (14 for loss) and seven sacks. 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. Bolden played college football at Alabama first alongside Mac Jones, later under Bill OBrien. Time To Hang It Up: Five NFL Wide Receivers That Should Retire After The Season TRADE: 3-76 to Las Vegas for 3-86, 4-126, and a 2023 5th. Dexter is an interior defensive lineman from Florida who possess elite length, power and agility. Join the Best Live Fantasy Chat Community! Andrew J. Forbes has been one of my favorite day two selections every time I go to mock. 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. First, there doesnt seem to be a clear-cut receiver worthy of the 14th pick, so the Pats might be reaching a bit if they take one there. However, the star defensive lineman now finds himself All Rights Reserved. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 101: WR, Marvin Mims, Oklahoma, Round 4, Pick No. This is about the time when I begin switching my mock drafts from a what they should do to a what they will likely do perspective. Thats the argument for taking an offensive tackle. 47: Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida, Round 3, Pick No. The Texas Tech edge rusher is WebThe Patriots currently have the sixth overall pick in the 2023 draft, according to Tankathon. 14: OT, Broderick Jones, Georgia, Round 2, Pick No. In the early rounds, theyve retained their original selections in Rounds 1 and 3. According to Over The Caps Nick Kortes recent compensatory pick projections, the Patriots are expected to be rewarded with three extra picks, including a fourth-round pick for J.C. Jackson, sixth-rounder for Ted Karras and seventh-rounder for Brandon Bolden. 14 pick in the first round of the 2023 draft. What are your thoughts? If the Patriots think someone is good enough to be left on an island, theyll select them. 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. Jones fits the bill for what the Patriots like in their tacklesbig, strong, athletic, intelligent. 14. On offense, the team clearly needs help on the offensive line and at receiver. The Patriots have many needs, including an offensive coordinator and No. As always, these mock drafts are what I believe the Patriotsshould do, not what Im predicting them to do. 46, there was a run on corners in this range. 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. However, New England has always done well drafting players. 2nd round. There's a real chance, given the quality of those three opponents, that the Patriots could go 0-3 A few special teams questions: 1. There is still some rawness to his pass protection, but with good offensive line coaching, he could become a franchise tackle in no time. 245. But every sense Ive gotten is that Jones will be the teams Week 1 starter next season. So Ibrahim falls into a day three category, where the Patriots can attempt to develop him at the next level. 184 But at pick No. Does that lead to improvement from Jones? He could easily get taken anywhere between rounds 2-4. 14 overall pick. Who Could The New England Patriots Draft In The First Round? With Jakobi Meyers and Nelson Agholor set to become free agents this spring and the Patriots left without true targets for Jones, there is no reason they should not be taking chances on high-end talent on Day 2. They have their first and second-round picks, plus an early third-round selection from the Carolina Panthers. But everyone at Gillette Stadium also recognizes that Jones was working with a first-time quarterbacks coach and first-time offensive play caller in a setup that didnt work. Wild Acquire Former Bruins Forward Ahead Of NHL Trade Deadline, Devin McCourty Shuts Down Mac Jones 'In The Building' Rumors, NFL Prospect Tells Awesome Bill Belichick Story From Shrine Bowl, Draft Prospect Explains What Adrian Klemm Will Bring To Patriots, How Bill Belichick Reacted To Sean Paytons Matt Patricia Comments, Patriots Rank Near Bottom Of NFL In Players Team Report Card. The Patriots call up old friend Dave Ziegler to move down 10 spots, and now have back-to-back picks in the third round. Per Over The Cap, Nos. They clearly cant rely only on Jakobi Meyers (assuming they re-sign him), but the recent draft history with receivers has been questionable and Im not sure it makes sense to pay a premium to get a veteran. New England is currently set to choose in the 14th, 47th, 77th, 107th, 117th, 184th, 187th, and 192nd slots at the 2023 NFL Draft, which will be held in Kansas City Coaching matters so much to quarterbacks. There was just too much working against him last season to glean too much from his performance. New England is scheduled to pick 14th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, which would mark Bill Belichick and companys highest selection since 2008 if they dont trade Bolden's agency, Black Label Sports Group, also acknowledged the private workout., Bolden's Patriots links run rather deep. He stays in position, has good pursuit, and has good coverage instincts. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. But theres a big group of wide receivers that all seem to be ranked somewhere between 17 and 30. Oluwatimi is one of those guys that screams Patriots. 2023 NFL Draft Predictions: Cincinnati Bengals Biggest Team Needs They dont have to go back too far maybe around pick 19 or 20. The 6-foot-5 Van Ness can play both inside and outside and also contributes on special teams. Wide receiver is one of the higher-profile needs the New England Patriots have on their offseason to-do list. 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. 1 prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft. New England Patriots draft picks 2023. How the Patriots handle the 2023 NFL Draft, of course, will depend on how their roster looks following the initial phases of free agency. The second, as some would argue, is that offensive tackle is a more pressing long-term need. 15 pick in the 2021 draft, so there's value to be had in the middle of the first round. 259: P, Adam Korsak, Rutgers, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. David Andrews cannot play forever, and Oluwatimi could benefit from learning under one of the better centers in the NFL. The Patriots are in need of some EDGE depth as Matthew Judon continues to age. https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/lists/full-7-round-patriots-2023-mock-draft-1-0/, Round 1, Pick No. There is a chance that he has room to add strength to his frame and could develop into the kind of three-down linebacker the Patriots have been missing for a few years now. Paris Johnson Jr. is a true left tackle that could immediately solve all of the Patriots offensive line issues. 176: Garrett Williams, CB, Syracuse, Round 6, Pick No. Now, every team without Patrick Mahomes needs a true No. So depending on how things work out with him next season, you could conceivably be replacing both offensive tackles (the most important position on the O-line) within a 12-month span. Please check your email for a confirmation. Using the projection shared by Over The Cap, those would be distributed At this point, Jake Moody, the best kicker in the draft, is long gone. Jaxon Smith Njigba is the closest thing, but they have that receiver on the roster, in my opinion, with Jakobi Meyers. To put a cherry on top of all that, Bolden noted at the NFL Scouting Combine last year that he emulated his game to the likes of Julian Edelman and was used like Wes Welker in Alabama's offense. Covington interviewed for two defensive coordinator positions this offseason. So what better time to do our first official mock draft than now? Ads help us pay RotobBaller's award-winning writers as much as possible they are vital to the site's operations and team. Besides being from Alabama, TooToo is extremely poised and rarely out of position. The Patriots love adding depth and adding versatile football players to their defense, which has been one of the more dynamic and confusing defenses for opponents over the last 20-plus years. Texas Tech edge rusher Tyree Wilson, a consensus top-10 pick, told reporters that he planned to meet with New England sometime Wednesday. Please check your email for a confirmation. Here's the updated order of the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft for non-playoff teams. 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. 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