This former five-star high school recruit lit up the Big 10 as a sophomore alongside future first-rounders Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. 1 receiver to have an elite offense. Last year, Christian Kirk signed a new deal with an average annual value of $18 million. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. It will be New Englands earliest draft selection since they took linebacker Jerod Mayo 10th overall in 2008. Round 4, Pick No. However, New England has always done well drafting players. The New England Patriots season is over, and picks 1-18 are set for the 2023 NFL draft. And though I dont think Jones is going anywhere this offseason, since you asked, I think Bailey Zappe would become the starter if Jones departed. They dont have to go back too far maybe around pick 19 or 20. Hes entering the last year of his contract, and Belichick really respects him. Time To Hang It Up: Five NFL Wide Receivers That Should Retire After The Season With a coach like Bill Belichick, there will always be a surprise or two thrown in there. Through the NFL Draft. Chris L. There are two counterpoints to everything Ive written about wide receivers. Odds & lines subject to change. The Patriots need to keep the pipeline going, and LaPorta allows new tight ends coach Will Lawing to have his first developmental project. 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. Tyree Wilson said he plans to meet with the Patriots today. Hes probably an awesome No. Curran: Patriots put a cherry on top of stupidity sundae in Vegas. Ball security and production are good things. 259: P, Adam Korsak, Rutgers, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 210: RB, Mohamed Ibrahim, Minnesota, Round 7, Pick No. Jaxon Smith Njigba is the closest thing, but they have that receiver on the roster, in my opinion, with Jakobi Meyers. Per Over The Cap, Nos. Patriots draft order: No. 192: WR, Jake Bobo, UCLA, Round 6, No. Houston 3. Michael D. I think theres merit to your theory, but theres also a fair amount of bravado at play. Try a week on us. 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. So taking a tight end in round 6 is a flier. Patriots Mock draft roundup 1.0: Who experts have the Patriots selecting with the No. The Patriots double dip like no other, and last year, they did the same with similar pick positions. 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. He also has the ability to drop into coverage, and a versatile player like that screams Patriot. The NFL season is not quite over, but its never too early for 2023 mock drafts, especially considering how disappointing the 2022 season has been up to this point. Following their Week 18 loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Patriots ended the season with an 8-9 record and missed the playoffs. Even if Meyers is locked up in New England, the Patriots will likely look for developmental and explosive athletes like Mims. Dexter is an interior defensive lineman from Florida who possess elite length, power and agility. 2 overall. If Peppers is back, his coverage skills and versatility could likely fill the McCourty role, if McCourty retires, giving the Patriots a dynamic safety duo of Peppers and Kyle Dugger. Ibrahim tallied 4,681 rushing yards, 53 touchdowns and only four fumbles in college. The Patriots need tackle help bad, and at No. Katherine M. This is the biggest story of the Patriots offseason to me. While free agency and the 2023 NFL Draft are still weeks away, Bill Belichick's club has hit the ground running and recently took a look at a pass catcher who oozes with New England connections. The first edition of our full seven-round mock draft series can be found here. As time rolls on, we will learn a lot more about each of these prospects, but for now, were building this based off what we know now through draft preparations so far. 46: CB, Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State, Round 3, Pick No. 107: LB, Henry To'oTo'o, Alabama, Round 4, Pick No. 1 overall pick, the Cardinals The 2023 draft is scheduled to be held April 27-29 in Kansas City, Missouri. 14 pick in the first round of the 2023 draft. Regardless, if Damien Harris walks in free agency, it wouldnt hurt to add another running back that runs hard to back up Pierre Strong Jr. and Kevin Harris, who will see bigger roles behind Rhamondre Stevenson in Year 2. The New England Patriots enter the 2023 NFL draft with the 14th overall pick and plenty of holes to fill. 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. The New England Patriots were the face of the NFL during Tom Bradys time with the team. Ibrahim is another older, fifth-year player, who is set to turn 25 years old when the season starts. Has there been any confirmation of Jerod Mayos new role? If the Patriots think someone is good enough to be left on an island, theyll select them. Korsak is one of the better punters in college football and would be an excellent fit for a Patriots team that loves their Scarlet Knights. Chad Graff is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the New England Patriots after five years on the Minnesota Vikings beat. 3rd round (via CAR) 4th round. JaWhaun Bentley is fine, but the Patriots shouldnt be afraid to take chances on day three. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. 135, 210, and 258 were given to the Patriots because of the loss of cornerback J.C. Jackson, center Ted Karras, and running back Brandon Bolden.. New England's 76th over pick stems from last year's trade in which the Pats traded the 94th overall pick to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a 2022 fourth Williams is an explosive defensive back out of Syracuse that has great size at 6-foot-even and 190lbs. A former high school hockey player, Van Ness racked up 37 tackles and six sacks last season for the Hawkeyes. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. What would your ideal draft be for the Patriots? Jones is all of this, and he has less injury concerns coming out than Isaiah Wynn did in 2018. There's a real chance, given the quality of those three opponents, that the Patriots could go 0-3 during that stretch and finish the season with a 7-10 record. Perry stands tall at 6-foot-5 and 206 pounds with excellent acceleration. How about potentially resetting the tackle positionthe Patriots biggest needwith not one, but two tackles from Ohio State. However, they have struggled without the future Hall of Famer. One thing is for certain: the Patriots have some draft capital to build on their successes over the last few drafts of adding key players like Kyle Dugger, Josh Uche, Mike Onwenu, Mac Jones, Christian Barmore, Rhamondre Stevenson, Cole Strange, Marcus Jones, Jack Jones and Bailey Zappe. New England Patriots 2023 draft should focus on quality, not quantity The focus of the 2023 draft should be quality over quantity. Here's the updated order of the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft for non-playoff teams. We'll see, but it should make for a fun offseason. 11 pick in 2021. Detroit (via Los Angeles Rams) 7. Offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn is a free agent in March. The Bolts have seven draft picks despite sending a 2023 sixth-round selection to the Bears as part of the trade for Khalil Mack. 6th Round: Comp Pick (Connor Williams) 6th Round: Comp Pick (Cedrick Wilson) 7th Round: Approximately No. The 25-year-old is close friends with Mac Jones stemming back to their playing days at Alabama where they were also roommates. Ironically, Mayo is currently the inside linebackers coach for the Patriots. But at pick No. 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.. So seeing him here at No. Plus, New England could just be doing its due diligence with a top prospect. Belichick and company really like their Michigan offensive lineman after taking Michael Onwenu in the sixth round in 2021 and Andrew Stueber in the seventh round in 2022. The Patriots have a need for a linebacker who can challenge the pass, stop the run, and assist in pass-rush scenarios. 116: Will McDonald IV, EDGE, West Virginia, Round 6, Pick No. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. So Dean could be a fit here for depth. Paris Johnson Jr. is a true left tackle that could immediately solve all of the Patriots offensive line issues. 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. Bolden played college football at Alabama first alongside Mac Jones, later under Bill OBrien. 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, For many experts, Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter is the clear-cut No. With Jake Bailey likely gone after two bad seasons and a filed grievance, along with Nick Folk turning 39 years old and struggling to kick it deeper than 50 yards on most days, the Patriots will need to likely replace both. The Patriots could probably get someone like Chad Ryland out of Maryland as an undrafted free agent to kick for them, but they opt to go with a punter here after failing to bring in a new one in free agency. 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. My question is simple: What the heck was he thinking? They currently have eight picks over seven rounds, including five in Rounds 4-6. The Texas Tech edge rusher is considered a potential top five pick in the NFL draft pic.twitter.com/kI5mGA0VJE. TRADE: 3-76 to Las Vegas for 3-86, 4-126, and a 2023 5th. 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 back. Before free agency, the Patriots top draft needs project to be wide receiver, offensive tackle, linebacker and cornerback. But Wilson isnt the only noteworthy defensive lineman wholl speak with the Patriots in Indianapolis. (Gregory Fisher / USA Today). Its easy to blame Patricia and Judge. For just $0.83/month, get an ad-free experience and access to RotoBaller's VIP Discord Chat Community, If you can't subscribe, please consider turning off your adblocker for RotoBaller.com. Belichick knows hes a great coach. Jones is a mauler and bully in the run game and should fit nicely in New England. When the team has a need at wideout, you dont shy away from taking chances on explosive playmakers. The franchise tag is about $19 million, which is a no-go as far as I am concerned. The Patriots will without a doubt have some changes across the board with either coaching or personnelor both. 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. Theres also the fact that you wont have to overpay for two tight ends again. Trade Keenan Allen? 14, why not add another draft pick or two and get a wide receiver five or six picks later? While the entire New England fan base and media are focused on whether or not Brady will return this offseason, the team has several more critical issues. The Patriots have historically thrived with players of Bolden's skill set working over the middle of the field, and if he already has a rapport with the QB and OC, it makes a lot of sense to see if they could recreate the spark that was there in Tuscaloosa in Foxborough. The Oklahoma wideout is a great fit for the Patriots here in the third round. In the early rounds, theyve retained their original selections in Rounds 1 and 3. 14 pick The Patriots loss to the Bills moved them to the 14th spot in the 2023 Draft. Chicago 2. Forbes set the SEC and national record for pick-sixes in his career with six overall, while also racking up 14 total interceptions in his collegiate career, making him a true ballhawk playmaker. So now the team enters 2023 confident that Bill OBrien is a good offensive coach. Should the Patriots look offensive line with the 14th pick in the draft? He was placed on injured reserve last August, eventually waived from IR in mid-October and has been a free agent ever since.. Houston finished with a 3-13-1 record and will pick No. The Patriots may have an immediate need on the outside, and Forbes is the best outside corner at pick No. 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. 14 overall. Meanwhile, Trent Brown could be a cap casualty as the team saves $11 million by moving on from the veteran. Round 4: 107th overall (via Los Angeles)*. TooToo has ties with Alabama, and the Patriots sure love their Alabama linebackers. As the offseason rolls towards the new league year (and start of free agency), its time for another seven-round 2023 mock draft, following the Senior and Shrine Bowls. With the Patriots waving the white flag on Dalton Keene and Devin Asiasi as failed draft selections, they went and paid big time money for veteran tight ends Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith. You'll now receive the top Patriots Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Wide receiver is one of the higher-profile needs the New England Patriots have on their offseason to-do list. Baltimore Ravens Draft Picks by Round in 2023 Round 1, Pick 22 Round 3, Pick 86 Round 4, Pick 124 Round 5, Pick 150 Round 6, Pick 199 How Many Draft Picks Do the Ravens Have in 2023? The Patriots are in need of some EDGE depth as Matthew Judon continues to age. 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