Andrew Callahan covers the Patriots for the Herald through breaking news, analysis, longform stories and features. Better against the run than anything else. Theres no shame in that, but when that experience is weighed with his age (Speed turns 24 in October), its fair to wonder how much more his game can develop. It could potentially open up another skilled position opportunity. 144 and No. I get kickers can be drafted but trading up for a kicker in the fourth round? Historically, the Eagles have been as trade-happy as the Patriots come draft time. By late Saturday, all seven rounds will have been completed and more than 300 prospects drafted. Joe Mixon, RB, Bengals (48.69) . 76), fourth-round pick (No. Will be the biggest OT in the NFL as a rookie. Last season, White led Georgia Tech with 7.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss. 187 overall pick in the sixth round. And still no offense?" Played guard before his final season. The Patriots have three entrenched starters along the interior of their offensive line for 2023, and left guard Cole Strange is under contract through at least 2025. At this stage, good value. 245 overall selection the Patriots brought in Jackson State cornerback Isaiah Bolden. (t.secret||t.message||t.value));else if(/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret));else{for(var r,s,a,i=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),n=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=0;o Some tackling misses but ultra feisty. In 13 games, he caught 79 passes for 993 yards and six touchdowns. Call 1-800-Gambler. He started his college career as a tight end at Old Dominion before transitioning to defensive end. Here is every single selection the Patriots made at the 2023 NFL Draft and a breakdown of each player below. Here are the Patriots' projected picks as released by the NFL: 1st round, 21st overall 2nd round, 54th overall 3rd round, 85th overall 4th round, 127th overall 5th round, 158th overall (from Miami Dolphins/DeVante Parker) 6th round, 183rd overall (from Houston Texans) 6th round, 200th overall (from LA Rams/Sony Michel) 6th round, 210 overall With Jack Jones in the middle of a court case involving illegal gun possession, the ability of Gonzalez to step right in looms even larger for the Patriots. Last season that fell to 17th (42%). We went all the way down the coast to Virginia and tried to get as many opportunities as we could. Takes an extra second to win but can do it at the NFL level. 8:25 p.m. And follow along with each pick in ourlive blogand all the trades in ourtrade tracker. Patriots tease 2023 coaching titles on their website. Supreme tester at the combine. And one of them could be the Patriots. 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Flashes a bigger catch radius than his size would indicate. Hand work is lacking. He tested as one of the strongest players in this class by bench press and posted some of the better marks in the vertical and broad jumps, reflections of his explosive movements. The 6-1 Gonzalez has the athleticism and skill set to compete with some of the talented receivers the Patriots will face this season. Mapu was named the Defensive Player of the Year in the Big Sky Conference last season, recording 76 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, a sack, one forced fumble and two interceptions. Poll: Should Patriots trade Bill Belichick for draft picks? - Yahoo Sports Mixon is set up to have maybe the best season of his career, so yes, a 27-year-old, former first-round Fantasy pick can be a breakout, thank you very much. Can play OT or OG at the next level. Draft Tracker: Pick-by-Pick; . Will he start as a rookie? Gets bullied a lot. I had Strange as a great fit for the Patriots -- in Round 3 or MAYBE 2. /*! If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. For me, it's that challenge of bring it on. Very tough evaluation because he played in three-man sets almost exclusively in 2022. Obviously, there's a lot that goes into kicking in those conditions. Between his performances at the NFL Combine and his Pro Day, Sow clocked an impressive 5.07 in the 40-yard dash, leapt 32 inches in the vertical jump and recorded 27 bench press reps of 225 pounds. Another interesting nugget is the fact that Hurd played running back in college during his time with the Tennessee Volunteers. You can't really get a better coach than that. Gonzalez, a . Body control and hands are very good. Had he not gotten injured in 2022, he would've been long gone. But off-field issues and effort concerns caused his draft stock to plummet last season. After being drafted in 2005, Logan Mankins went on to be selected as an . NFL Draft: Patriots add QB Bailey Zappe, DB Jack Jones, and two running backs on Day 3. John Hannah, drafted in 1973, was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991. So it appears to be a combination of elite physical traits and projecting a possible fourth-down role for him that led the Patriots in his direction at this later stage in the draft. So, in the summers when I was 16, I hopped on the bus and did camp every single day for two weeks straight. Patriots lock up top two draft picks, all rookies signed - MassLive After earning freshman All-American honors in 2020, Boutte was considered a first-round talent. The Panthers selected Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the No. Can he win fast enough in the NFL? 7 overall prospect. Grade: A --"Ultra-experienced, big, balanced, athleticism specimen at guard who's rarely out of position or off balanced. Gonzalez, a cornerback, was taken with the 17th overall pick out of Oregon. Little with tiny catch radius and some drops on film. Thick frame, long leverage, non-stop motor. Bit surprised no offense weapon has been added yet. NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported the news on Monday. New England Patriots All-Time Draft History - Pro-Football-Reference.com While offensive tackle was a popular position to address for the Patriots throughout the pre-draft process, the corner spot was also a sneaky big need. The Patriots addressed arguably their biggest need with Gonzalez, the best available player who fits a position of need. Not only did New England trade up, but Bill Belichick's club made a rare trade with the New York Jets to do so. The 6-foot-2, 201-pound Bolden has terrific long speed (4.33) and explosive return ability. Media analysts see him as a developmental prospect, though Sow will turn 25 in June. Patriots sign top draft picks Christian Gonzalez, Keion White to He could provide immediate depth behind center David Andrews and right guard Mike Onwenu, who is entering a contract year. Be sure to refresh this page throughout the day on Friday to get the latest grades from Day 2. He showed good instincts in zone coverage and is a ferocious hitter. New England ended its draft the way it began it -- in the secondary. Phillips is under contract through 2024, and his exit is offset by Jalen Mills' recent move back to safety where he can shoulder most of the snaps with Dugger and Jabrill Peppers. He earned just 17 carries as a rookie and will again sit behind Josh Jacobs this season, unless McDaniels ships him east to the Patriots, who have reportedly shown interest in the blue-chip backs in the draft. Nice job." 2023 NFL Draft: All 12 Patriots draft picks, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), 2023 NFL Draft: All 12 Patriots draft picks with grades and analyses, NFL notebook: How the Patriots could extend Matt Judon, Kyle Dugger and Josh Uche on fair contracts, What weve learned through first three days of Patriots training camp, Source: Patriots host ex-Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott on free-agent visit, Patriots extra points: Bill Belichick touts rookie WR, Matt Judon explains red sleeves. When I turn on his tape, this guy's nasty.". Boutte was once looked at as a possible first-round talent during his early days at LSU, but seemed to plateau as his tenure went along. In 2020, he transferred from Old Dominion, where he played tight end for most of his career. He became the Herald's Patriots beat writer in 2019 after covering a 2018 Super Bowl season for MassLive and Penn State football and basketball at CBS Sports. -- Josh Edwards. Old-school NT. The Patriots drafted their third interior offensive lineman on Saturday with UCLA fifth-year senior Atonio Mafi. Want to know what I think of every pick made in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft? He follows right in line with the rest of the Patriots' draft class, which is packed with elite athletes for their respective positions. He's an ascending player. He clocked a 4.38 in the 40-yard dash, leapt 41.5 inches in the vertical jump and cranked out 14 bench press reps at 225 pounds. As steady as he's been the last three years, as one of the Patriots' best players, his glory days are behind him. So I just want to get better in every aspect of the game and just become more knowledgeable in every way possible.". 112). July 24, 2023 7:38 pm ET. 183 (via Houston) Round 6: No. NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah called Mapu his favorite player in this class. I like the wind. Grade: A -- "I had him ranked as the top corner in this draft. Patriots Mock Draft 4: Here's what the Pats should do in the 2022 NFL Draft 17. NFL Draft results: Patriots get one of the biggest steals of Round 1 See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Seasons: 64 (1960 to 2023) Record (W-L-T): 537-420-9 Playoff Record: 37-22. My take: This is the part of the draft where teams are more comfortable taking a risk and the 5-11, 195-pound Boutte falls into the category of a player whose talent and potential is obvious, but who has yet to put it all together. For NASCAR at Richmond, McClure is . The goal, after all, remains the same: to add talent to a roster that is rather deep at some positions but still has some obvious holes especially at cornerback and linebacker that need to be addressed. New England has used Day 3 of the draft to bring aboard some wide receivers. What they're saying: "Thankfully, just being from the Midwest and from Michigan, I've been able to have the chance to play in some snow games," Baringer on kicking in cold weather. While he may initially get work as a guard, Andrews could also be looked at as a potential heir apparent to longtime starting center David Andrews, who will be 31 years old at the start of next season and has two more years left on his contract. No. 7:05 p.m. But what is his role in the next two seasons? Patriots plan for perfect 2022 NFL Draft: Best player available in 117 with the Patriots selecting Eastern Michigan guard Sidy Sow. I'm very excited to play under him. Multiple years of high-level productivity. No. Explosive after the catch. 94 (via Kansas City) Round 4: No. Very lengthy too. In college, White used that athleticism to both drop into space, run with running backs and power through offensive tackles. The Patriots traded down and still filled a major position of need. Long, athletic battler. 29 overall, they also acquired that pick in a trade-down with the Kansas City Chiefs. It's up to Boutte to decide whether he buys in, and with Bill O'Brien leading the offense there will be a strong infrastructure in place with clearly defined roles and expectations. Older prospect who has to get stronger. The Patriots have DeVante Parker, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tyquan Thornton and Kendrick Bourne atop their WR depth chart, with TE Mike Gesicki essentially another WR-type option. He believed part of it was related to not being invited to the combine, while medical evaluation was likely another factor -- he sustained a torn right pectoral muscle in February and said Friday that he expects to be ready by the start of training camp at the latest. Huge, thick, powerful hands. NFL Draft 2022: Patriots pick QB Bailey Zappe, DB Jack Jones, two RBs Lacks touch on shorter kicks." Chiseled frame. This was a perfect example of best available talent meeting a position of need. Andrews is a mean battler at center with some burst. The position I'm going to play, you're going to see in the fall. At the NFL combine, White tested as one of the best athletes for his position in recent years. Mafi projects as a potential down-the-road starter in New England, assuming he can beat out what's suddenly a crowded field on the interior. Grade: B- -- "Safety who'll play LB in the NFL. 9:45 p.m. Grade: A- -- "Small, decently compact slot WR who runs good, not amazing routes. 1 overall pick. Works hard to get underneath DLs and win the leverage game. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). He now joins Boutte, DeVante Parker, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kendrick Bourne, Tyquan Thornton and Tre Nixon in the teams receiver room. With the No. Coverage weakness pops on film. Ezekiel Elliott to visit with Patriots - The Athletic The New England Patriots selected ten players in the 2022 NFL Draft. He started his career at Florida State before transferring to Jackson State under then head coach Deion Sanders. The Patriots worked with Mafi at the Shrine Bowl, so they have a solid amount of familiarity with him. With compensatory picks now distributed, there is more known about which teams are in a position to control the draft. He finished with 48 catches for 538 yards and two touchdowns in 2022 after leading the Tigers in receiving yards each of the two previous years. He ran a 4.4 at the NFL Combine and could be a Day 1 contributor. Weighing their current needs and 11 scheduled draft picks, here are four potential Patriots trades heading into the draft: If the Patriots move up in the first round, it will be more of a hop than a jump. Not a major separator. 107, and Maryland kicker Chad Ryland (No. Top 50 2022 Patriots Draft Fits My take: A shifty slot receiver with high-end character, the 5-8, 179-pound Douglas was productive over the last two seasons with 131 receptions for 1,694 yards and 12 touchdowns. The New England Patriots selected ten players in the 2022 NFL Draft. 144: Patriots add another interior OL with UCLA's Atonio Mafi. In 2020, Los Angeles moved up to draft linebacker Kenneth Murray before the Pats later selected Kyle Dugger in the second round. Wide-bodied too. Round 5: No. Be sure to refresh this page throughout the weekend to get the latest grades. 184 overall to select Maryland kicker Chad Ryland at No. Speed received excellent defensive coaching for five years at Georgia, yet still got buried on the depth chart. The Pats are still in position to address a major need at cornerback. The 5-foot-11, 195 pounder caught 48 passes for the Tigers last season for 538 yards and two touchdown. NFL Draft 2022: How the Patriots remaining capital stacks up against the rest of the league, New England Patriots links 7/19/23 - Spotlight on the cornerbacks; Pressures on ahead of camp, Report: Patriots work out veteran running back Leonard Fournette. Hands can be a tick late but that's nit-picking. He took a top-30. Here's what three NFL insiders thought about the Patriots' draft picks LBs glance off him, and he's always unfazed. Tyler Bass, Bills . Patriots: 4 years, $15.1 million ($7.98 million signing bonus) 18: The 6-1, 221-pound Baringer is widely viewed as the top punter in the draft and the Patriots had an obvious need after things went off the rails in 2022. It certainly has helped me develop into the kicker I am today. Key stat: Mapu is the first Sacramento State player drafted since 2004 (Marko Cavka, OT selected 178th by the Jets), and the highest player selected from the school in the common draft era. 120 and No. The surest bet during the NFL Draft does not involve a player, pick or position. -- Chris Trapasso, What's they're saying: "They're getting somebody that's willing to improve their game and I feel like that's all I can ask for, for myself, is somebody who's constantly wanting to get better every day," White said when asked what the Patriots are getting. He transitioned from defensive tackle to O-line in 2020, then started 16 games split between left guard and right guard over the past two years. Beyond Jonathan Jones -- who re-signed in free agency -- and second-year corner Jack Jones, there wasn't much depth at the position, so not only does Gonzalez bring depth, but also has top-tier talent. More dynamic Rhamondre Stevenson. Grade: B -- "Andrews is a mean battler at center with some burst. Scheduled to take place from April 25-27 in Nashville, NFL teams are starting to get geared up for draft season. Smaller but accurate natural thrower unafraid to rip it through tight windows. Most effortlessly powerful back in this draft. Two rarities occurred early in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. From 2017 to 2021, New England played man at the highest rate in the NFL (62%). He is expected to compete with veteran Corliss Waitman, whom the team signed last month after he punted for the Broncos. Love this with Darnell Mooney for Justin Fields. The Patriots' first pick of this year's draft is 14 th overall, New England's highest draft pick since selecting LB Jerod Mayo with the 10 th pick in 2008. He only committed one penalty last season, per The Athletic. Advertisement Zappe threw for an NCAA single-season record 5,967. Versatility is his key attribute. -- Chris Trapasso. Inside-out versatility. So I am trusting his plan. And in Speed, the Patriots appear to have made a traits-based pick whose future likely lies on kick and punt coverage. Think Kolton MIller or Brian O'Neill upside if he gets more powerful. Jones was the last first-round offensive tackle remaining on the board, and his selection prevented the Jets from taking him to fix their own offensive line issues at 15th overall. He also brings position versatility as he has experience at guard as well as center. Gets washed away against the run at times but will fight laterally down the line. He could very well become a mainstay in Bill Belichick's defense. He joins a pass rushing group that consists of Matthew Judon, Josh Uche, and Deatrich Wise. Mapu said he took pre-draft visits with 15 teams, making him one of the leagues most well-traveled prospects. Speed is a long press corner with minimal starting experience after he was buried on the depth chart at Georgia for five seasons. White is one of the most powerful and explosive edge defenders in this draft with untapped potential, having entered college as a tight end and only played defense since 2019. The Patriots are up in seven picks after the Raiders selected Texas Tech edge defender Tyree Wilson. With that top pick New England elected to address the secondary by bringing aboard arguably the top corner in this class in Oregon's Christian Gonzalez, who is looked at as one of the biggest steals of the entire draft. Zavala is an instant starter at guard. "The thing is that there's basically no college coaches coming into Quebec to recruit, especially during my time. 17, fourth-round pick. New England has used two of its first three picks on Day 3 to address the interior along the offensive line. If the Patriots can, however, maximize his physical gifts, he could be a swing player on the interior. That doesn't include 15 other players who were later added to the roster via free agency. Loves quick-setting and getting DLs in a hurry after the snap. Get started with a $1,000 no-sweat bet. So hell be coming in as a bit of an unknown, assuming his health holds up. Tweener who's not particularly productive inside or on the edge getting after the quarterback because he lacks power. The Patriots drafting Chatanooga guard Cole Strange with the 29th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft, per @Schultz_Report. Opportunistic DB. With talks swirling about the need for a QB, the Boston Herald's Andrew Callahan proposed a huge trade that would. 6-ranked edge rushing prospect and the No. Round 1, 17th overall - Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon . The 22-year-old led Liberty in receiving each of the past two years but didnt see a drop-off in his per-catch or per-game numbers despite an increase in targets and defensive attention. Now, he's turned his attention to Sunday's Cook Out 400. New England Patriots Draft Picks: Results, Analysis and Grades All Rights Reserved. My take: The Patriots traded up, moving up eight spots by giving the Jets a fourth-rounder (120) and sixth-rounder (184). Accurate kicker but doesn't have a big leg. 18 wide receiver prospect is coming off a strong final season at Liberty in 2022. The Patriots used their final pick in the sixth round to bring in Michigan State cornerback Ameer Speed at No. 46: Patriots draft Georgia Tech DL Keion White at 46th overall. Low center of gravity. The 24-year-old's immediate role in New England is unclear, but White's physical traits and college production (33 TFLs in 28 games) indicate he could become a long-term cornerstone with some development. He was CBS Sports' No. The Patriots addressed the safety position for the first time in the draft, selecting Georgia Tech safety Jemea Thomas with their third sixth-round pick. With the No. Over the past two seasons -- split between Eastern Michigan and Maryland -- he went 17-of-22 from beyond 40 yards and made better than 84% of his kicks overall. Patriots sign top draft picks Christian Gonzalez, Keion White to - MSN The Patriots drafted undersized Sacramento State linebacker Marte Mapu at 76th overall. It is officially time for the 2023 NFL Draft. Can start as a rookie. 117: Patriots select Eastern Michigan OL Sidy Sow. But if the Patriots also get the best out of the aforementioned veterans, did they really spend a third-round pick on a rookie special teamer when potential starters at wide receiver, tight end and offensive tackle were available? By browsing this site, we may share your information with our social media partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Gambling problem? Checkout the complete draft history of New England Patriots starting from 1936 to present including year by year draft picks on Pro-Football-Reference.com. Speedy. The Patriots could clearly use some depth after releasing James Robinson in June. On Saturday, the Patriots became the first team since 2000 to select a kicker and a punter in the same draft. He was projected as a late Day 3 pick with concerns about his athletic limitations and shorter arms. He did not record an interception in college and projects as a special teamer in New England. Like I said, I can't give enough credit to him. Surprise! According to NFL reporter Mike Giardi, the Patriots made calls Friday morning about trading up on Day 2. The Patriots should offer a perfect home considering how they deploy their D-linemen in a variety. The best available players include Oregon cornerback Christian Gonzalez, Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks, Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr., Georgia edge rusher Nolan Smith and Clemson edge rusher Myles Murphy. The trouble is the opportunity cost that comes with taking an interior lineman over the talented receivers, tight ends and offensive tackles still available. The 5-foot-8, 179 pounder is CBS Sports' No. 121 (via Kansas City) Round 4: No. Love this addition to Falcons secondary just worried about his speed/athleticism. He can do different things for a defense that values versatility -- from a potential box-type safety in base defense to a linebacker-based role in sub packages. With their penultimate pick in the draft, the Patriots targeted depth at cornerback and on special teams with Michigan States Ameer Speed. Player selections Jim Plunkett was the number 1 overall pick in the 1971 NFL Draft. I don't really know how that's going to fall into place. After a flurry of selections from Thursday to Saturday, 259 players were selected to join the NFL. As rookies reported back to Gillette Stadium, the top picks in the 2023 New England Patriots draft class became the last to get under contract. . The Patriots enter the third and final day of the draft with nine picks remaining. Sam Cunningham, who was selected 11th overall in 1974, played for the Patriots for all ten seasons of his career.He made a Pro Bowl appearance in 1978. Can become a quality starter. Recap: Meet the Patriots 2022 Draft Class. It's different with a punter like Baringer, who will grow alongside kicker Chad Ryland, the Patriots' fourth-round pick. The Patriots selected Oregon cornerback Christian Gonzalez with the 17th overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. Massive Trade Proposal Has Patriots Landing Top 4 Pick New England also hosted 2019 third-round pick Darrell Henderson on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Patriots add a starting-caliber cornerback in Davis, whos 28 and on an expiring contract. Instead, the Pats land a Day 2 talent and Georgia product who slipped last season, but could carve out a nice role as a power back in Foxboro. 2023 NFL Draft: All 12 Patriots draft picks with grades and analyses
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