Slater can take over the left side soon and let Thomas settle into a more comfortable spot on the right side anchoring the run blocking for Saquon Barkley. Seattle Seahawks: Ronnie Perkins, EDGE, Oklahoma So, lets take a break from all the noise and have some fun draft discussions instead. Cleveland Browns: Joshua Kaindoh, EDGE, Florida State However, I do believe it is. The Cowboys think pass defense again after taking Surtain early with a highly productive rusher with a variety of moves. The 2020 undrafted arrival received the right-of-first-refusal tender in March. 1 who lines up everywhere to complement DeVante Parker well and will make Tua Tagovailoa very happy. Sewell still is the best all-around tackle in this class with his smooth agility for pass protection and rock-like stature for the running game. Philadelphia Eagles(compensatory): Trevon Grimes, WR, Florida 6-210: S Trey Dean III (Florida): You want to talk about testing ruining your draft stock, then Trey Dean should be the subject. So, Evans is the pick here. The Draft Network. The Panthers tap into Darnold's former program for a player that will remind him of JuJu Smith-Schuster as a tough slot presence to put between Robby Anderson and D.J. By Taylor Kyles 04/17/2023 7 Mins Read. 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. Atlanta Falcons(compensatory): Darrick Forrest, S, Cincinnati 872. The draft order is now locked in. pic.twitter.com/5yZaFZm3Uf. Dallas Cowboys(from Lions): Jack Anderson, G, Texas Tech Micah Parsons, ILB, Penn State (6-3, 245 pounds). Our @ThePretendGM thinks Josh Downs is one of the safest rookies in this year's draft class. 252. It's a new era in Foxboro following the departure of Tom Brady. As it stands, the Patriots are one injury away from trouble within their safety room, with limited depth. 151. Denver Broncos: Khalil Herbert, RB, Virginia Tech By Ian Cummings. The offseason is finally in full swing and it is time to dig deep into the fun but back-breaking 7-round 2021 NFL Mock Draft. Look for the Patriots to continue overhauling their receiving corps after adding Kendrick Bourne and Nelson Agholor in free agency. I would have liked to add a linebacker here, but the players available did not fit schematically. The Saints lost Trey Hendrickson opposite Cameron Jordan in free agency and can rebound well with Ossai playing end for Dennis Allen. 245. The 2023 NFL draft is less than two weeks away, which means we'll soon know which rookies will be taking the field for the Los Angeles Rams next . 18 . Green Bay Packers: Chris Evans, RB, Michigan It can be odd, turning the page in May 2021, to a draft that won't occur until April 2022. The 140th selection was exchanged for veteran Troy Hill on draft day last year. Washington has Kamren Curl making plays on the back end and here's a good complement in coverage with ballhawk instincts. 251. In todays NFL with unique schemes, flashy personnel groupings, and uber-athletic talents from the inside-out, corners are in high supply. His size and athleticism simply are not something that you see from a defensive tackle, and he has some tape where he looks simply unblockable. The Raiders said goodbye to Rodney Hudson and Gabe Jackson in free agency so a solid run-blocking interior option is a must somewhat early. New York Jets: Daelin Hayes, EDGE, Notre Dame 215. The Bucs continue to hold firm on not re-signing Antonio Brown and they should be drawn to Atwell's flat-out speed, quickness and big-play ability. 240. Though Downs 58, 171 lb frame will likely keep him in the slot, hes similarly dynamic to Flowers downfield and after the catch. New England Patriots: Ambry Thomas, CB, Michigan 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. 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. Washington Football Team: Tre' McKitty, TE, Georgia North Station Media is an equal opportunity employer that commits itself everyday creating the most inclusive environment for all its employees and hiring the best and most qualified individuals. During his 3 seasons with the Clemson Tigers, Trevor Lawrence has thrown for a combined 10,098 . MORE: The biggest steals in NFL Draft history. The Vikings parted ways with long-time starter Kyle Rudolph, and Long, a natural receiver and sound blocker, is a good complement to Irv Smith Jr. Charles Snowden, LB, Virginia (6-6, 243 pounds). I stuck with no trades for this third installment but targeted only offensive playersfor a better sense of which weapons, blockers, and passers could be available at New Englands current draft slots. Detroit Lions (from Rams, compensatory). 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. Building depth through the draft is the best way to preserve salary-cap space. St-Juste played special teams to start his college career. File Oweh right along with Paye as a freakish pass-rush prospect with major upside and the Bills should be happy to have him to revamp their pressure under Leslie Frazier and Sean McDermott. Dallas Cowboys: Sam Ehlinger, QB, Texas Gambling Problem? 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. The Ravens need to address tackle after trading Orlando Brown Jr. to the Chiefs so it makes sense to take care of business with the first-rounder acquired in that deal as Mayfield can be a solid fit opposite Ronnie Stanley. Run stopping with a stronger interior is also a priority for the Raiders so they shouldn't mind going back-to-back Buckeyes. Carolina Panthers: Jarret Patterson, RB, Buffalo The traits that Dexter possesses are elite. 141. I wasnt lying, and so they double-dip at the position here with Luke Haggard. 191. Each week leading up to the draft, Ill be using Pro Football Focus mock draft simulator to pick for the New England Patriots with different rules each week. 15 overall pick in 2021 and having him help lead the team to the playoffs as a rookie. Pittsburgh Steelers(fromRavens): Shane Buechele, QB, SMU I had never heard of Tyler Scott until I read his interview with @jacobinfante24 and this guy can PLAY, Outstanding athlete that can win at all 3 levels of the field, plus he makes some impressive hands catches throughout this reel. 256. TRADE: 4-107 and 6-192 to San Francisco 49ers for 3-101: The Patriots have three fourth-round picks and four sixth-round picks at this point in the simulation. Washington Football Team (from 49ers). On tape, he stands out on almost every play. The Cowboys need to stash some offensive tackle promise and the massive Brown makes sense. Weeks before the draft, up to a total of 32 compensatory picks are awarded . If you give me one of the drafts most explosive players at the end of the 4th round, Im pulling the trigger. He had 87 receptions in the past two seasons, and showed some real good burst on film. 125. 6-184 DE Mike Morris (Michigan): Evaluating Morris is a really tough job. Wade has been a bit polarizing as he once was perceived as a first-rounder but his skill set for the slot is nice for a team that had to part ways with Desmond King. Norwood, a primary nickel defender, has shown the ability to cover wideouts and backs working out of the slot against the high-flying offenses of the Big 12. The team also re-signed Cam Newton, guard David Andrews, and Deatrich Wise to shore up the defensive edge. New England Patriots (compensatory): Jaelon Darden, WR, North Texas The Rams could use an outside pass-rush boost behind Leonard Floyd and Roche fits their 3-4 well. 192. Dorian Thompson-Robinson is a prospect who makes a ton of sense for New England. Green Bay Packers(compensatory): Malcolm Koonce, EDGE, Buffalo NFL Mock Draft pic.twitter.com/DJso6XTdWY, Ryan McCrystal (@Ryan_McCrystal) April 7, 2023. 1. Pittsburgh Steelers(fromBuccaneers): Simi Fehoko, WR, Stanford MORE: How Urban Meyer, Jaguars can avoid ruiningTrevor Lawrence. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Draft Network. There probably aren't 10 . He also has experience as a kicker, and with kickoffs, which the Patriots desperately need as well. The Steelers cut Steven Nelson and also lost slot Mike Hilton in free agency. San Francisco 49ers: Pooka Williams Jr., RB, Kansas Baltimore Ravens(compensatory): Patrick Johnson, EDGE, Tulane, 185. 218. 67 overall: OL Joe Tippmann. April 15, 2023 10:30 am CT. #iufb pic.twitter.com/AcnODbmFuM. 14 pick: offensive tackle and cornerback. Taylor Kyles is the lead NFL Analyst for CLNS Media covering players, schemes, and tendencies through a New England Patriots-centric lens. 207. We're now close enough to the 2023 NFL draft where the all the smoke could actually lead us to the fire. On the other hand, its hard to imagine testing worse than he did at the Combine. 175. April 13, 2023 5:30 am ET. 23. 136. 3-94: WR Andrei Iosivas (Princeton): Third-round wide receivers almost never pan out in New England, but I think this one can be different. It's the second week . 152. 204. 12 pick as well as a 2021 third-round pick and 2022 third-round pick. He is a solid tackler, who is super aggressive in the run game. 109. He is fearless going across the middle . He was slow, didnt jump high or far, and wasnt particularly strong for an edge player. Judon and Van Noy will prove to be nice adds, but Donta Hightower is a question mark after opting out of the 2020 season due to COVID concerns. 170. Cam Newton isnt the future, and neither is Jarrett Stidham. 164. Unlike my first mock, where value was addressed early with depth added in later rounds, the Patriots approach now could look dramatically different with positional depth and day one starters already in town via free agency. This clip comes from Mike Penix Jr.'s second INT, but it was interesting to watch Luke Haggard here. The Patriots coached Matlock at the Shrine Bowl and had him in for a pre-draft visit. 181. He would offer excellent size to a diminutive wide receivers class for New England, making him a potential replacement at X for Devante Parker down the road. Watching Nick Folk try to kick off was an adventure last season, and allowing three kickoff return touchdowns was a complete disaster. Carolina Panthers(compensatory): D'Ante Smith, OT, East Carolina Things have been shaken up the draft rankings and this 7 round mock draft world! 7 in a trade with the Lions, who get San Francisco's No. On one hand, he had nine sacks this last year and showed a good ability to get off the ball, and easily shed blocks. April 24, 2022. They also took star tackle Matt Light in the second round. 173. The Cardinals lost the sack impact of Haason Reddick in free agency and Chandler Jones is 31. Ford-Wheaton is still very new to the nuances of the position and needs to learn to maximize his size before seeing game action. Given how much Derrick Henry and the power running game is key to their offense, the Titans would look pretty good to secure the future up front with Jenkins outside and Dickerson inside. Parsons would have a similar type of impact from day one. Buffalo Bills: Shemar Jean-Charles, CB/S, Appalachian State Las Vegas Raiders: Kendrick Green, G, Illinois With his size (63, 205 lbs), he can be a big target, but also has the athleticism necessary to create some actual separation. Haggard is not ready to start this year, but he could be the top option opposite Broderick Jones in 2024, which makes this pick a no-brainer for me. Green Bay Packers: Garret Wallow, LB, TCU Jacksonville Jaguars: Marlon Williams, WR, UCF ESPN's Jordan Reid bravely projected all seven rounds in an epic 2023 NFL Mock Draft that includes predictions for all 11 of New England's picks. R6-210: WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton, West Virginia (PFF Big Board: #157, A+). 148. Type above and press Enter to search. Round 1, PIck 21: Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State. The 2021 NFL Draft is a little more than two weeks away. As the uncertainty surrounding Stephon Gilmore continues, the Patriots add a cornerback early in this 7-Round 2021 Mock Draft. Miami Dolphins(fromTexans): Pro Wells, TE, TCU 178. 219. 196. Ultimately, after being gutted at the position in free agency, they need to go with the best all-around No. Run the fades, slants, deep in-breakers. The 2023 NFL draft's defining characteristic might end up being its unpredictability. He needs to be more consistent with his footwork and tends to give ground early in reps, but has shown the ability to re-anchor against power. Green Bay Packers: Dan Moore Jr., OT, Texas A&M Eligibility restrictions apply. TRADE: 2-46 to Philadelphia Eagles for 2-62, 3-94, and a 2024 4th-round pick: The Patriots move from the middle to the end of the second round, but pick up an extra third this year and a fourth in 2024 to do it. San Francisco 49ers(compensatory): William Bradley-King, EDGE, Baylor 220. 226. If New England wants to compete in an increasingly competitive division, their future under center must be addressed, and soon. Kraft is a do-it-all type of player. If he hits, they are getting a potentially devastating player on the inside to pair with Christian Barmore, Josh Uche, and Matthew Judon, making the pass-rushing front one of the most disruptive in the NFL. Philadelphia Eagles: Demetric Felton, RB, UCLA 124. Las Vegas Raiders(from Dolphins): Brady Christensen, OT, BYU 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. Tennessee Titans: Rodarius Williams, CB, Oklahoma State Hes not really big enough to play inside, but his testing says that he may not be able to play outside. 227. Its definitely a gamble, but with a bunch of mid-round picks, the Patriots should be gambling on guys like Dexter. This demo is crafted specifically to exhibit the use of the theme as a lifestyle site. His value as a cover man, blitzer and run-and-chase pursuit player has Bill Belichick written all over it." Click here for Dane Brugler's full mock draft. Chicago Bears: Reed Blankenship, S, Middle Tennessee State Minnesota Vikings(compensatory): Riley Cole, LB, South Alabama Meyer can tap into his former program under Ryan Day for an impactful all-around playmaker who just needs to become more consistent. That makes it a great time to deliver Sporting News' seven-round mock draft ahead of when the actual selections are made from April 29 . He has great size, at 6-foot-2 and over 33-inch arms, and he ran a 4.36 in the 40-yard dash at the Scouting Combine. 12. Using our Mock Draft Machine, I looked at which prospects New England could target in this post-free agency seven-round mock. 116. April 17, 2023 6:42 am PT. This order applies to all seven rounds of the draft with tied teams cycling positions from round to round. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) We'll be sharing different mock drafts with varying themes into late April. Round 7, Pick 222 | CB Darrell Luter Jr., South Alabama. The Dolphins got a good season from Myles Gaskin but Carter can give their backfield a needed more explosive element in a committee. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Buffalo Bills(fromPanthers): JaQuan Bailey, EDGE, Iowa State With the Las Vegas Patriots selecting Jahmyr Gibbs at #38, Downs was too good to pass up on. Did I put the Patriots in a position to kick off a new dynasty? The Jets got Horn for cornerback in the last first round and now can shore up the second level with a rangy athletewith some good pass-rush skills to support the ends. A few weeks removed from the first two installments of my seven-round New England Patriots mock draft, the Patriots are fresh off spending north of $200 million in free agency while addressing key needs at tight end, wide receiver and in their front seven. The hope is that this will not be a repeat of Dominique Easley, but, if Im being honest, I cant promise it either. Pat Lanes 7-round mock draft 5.0:Patriots bet on high-upside players at positions of need, Quick-hit thoughts on the Patriots losing Joejuan Williams to the Vikings. If hes able to put it all together, hell be the steal of the draft. 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It's finally NFL Draft week. Azeez Ojulari, OLB, Georgia(6-3, 240 pounds). The Cowboys have seen Jeff Heath and Xavier Woods leave in recent offseason and can get fine versatile safety help here. Campbell has the size to develop into a shutdown cover man in time but for now he's best known for being an active, aggressive on-ball playmaker. The good news is not only do the Patriots have higher picks than usual, they also have multiple compensatory picks after last years free agency period. pic.twitter.com/528NT1M3aE. Minnesota Vikings(from Steelersthrough Ravens): Justin HIlliard, LB, Ohio State Ford-Wheaton scored a ridiculous 9.97/10 relative athletic score at 6 4, 221 lbs. Finishing the draft with a Division II punter would be an extremely Bill Belichick thing to do, and it makes me happy. Phil Perry. Detroit Lions: Janarius Robinson, EDGE, Florida State Prior to @seniorbowl, NFL scouts liked South Carolinas Darius Rush but most questioned his speed.Rush proved doubters wrong w/ fastest max speed in Mobile (21.65 mph) & 4.36 official at Combine.Checkout mirrored footwork here. His three-level playmaking ability from both inside and outside is exactly what the Patriots receiving corp lacks. Tennessee Titans: Adetokunbo Ogundeji, EDGE, Notre Dame Tom Brady alone is going to get them a third-round pick. Speaking of Lance, he didn't operate from new offensive-minded head coach Arthur Smith's playbook on his pro day by accident. Grade it below! The Dolphins moved down three spots and still may end up with their top early target. Sign up to receive all the latest news and annoucements. Little's size is ideal for that developmental swing role. 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. Hes patient at the point of attack with an elite first step that quickly allows him to get into the second level before first contact. 250. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tuf Borland, LB, Ohio State. QBs with DTR's arm and athleticism always get drafted. New England Patriots links 4/17/23 - Get your mocks while theyre hot! McFadden will likely switch to guard at the next level due to less-than-ideal measurables, but he checks a lot of boxes for the Patriots. 1 overallthrough No. The Browns need some pass-rush and coverage versatility to support their front and the rest of their linebackers and Ojulari would be great for Joe Woods. Now, we're seeing what things . 14 with the New England Patriots. Najee Harris, RB, Alabama (6-2, 230 pounds). The Chargers lost Rayshawn Jenkins in free agency and Grant can help further rebuild their secondary inside along with Wade as a good complement to Derwin James. He also earned First Team All-ACC honors in 2022. that can move from sideline to sideline like Parsons. Full disclosure, I didnt know much about Richards until offensive line guru Brandon Thorn mentioned the left tackle on Twitter last week. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). The Patriots go after some flawed, but talented, players in this mock draft. After a disappointing 7-9 season, there are plenty of needs to fill on this roster. The Jaguars need some beef and inside pass-rush burst in their defensive rebuild and Barmore, after a big postseason, would be the ideal force. With that being said, this is the fourth installment of the four-round mock draft Friday, where I lay out different scenarios on how the first four rounds . 97. Indianapolis Colts: Grant Stuard, LB, Houston Tennessee Titans(from Chiefs): Trey Hill, C/G, Georgia The Giants neeed a hammer for the nose after losing Dalvin Tomlinson and Shelvin is ideal with his massive run-stuffing frame. 3. Crack open a cold one, DUUVAL County! Though there was nothing that had major mock draft changes, it did show who meets athletic . 7. Cincinnati Bengals: Nick Eubanks, TE, Michigan 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. The Ravens need stronger outside depth behindStanley and now, based on this mock,Mayfield. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. 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. Keep in mind, there will not be any trades featured until after the . Dallas Cowboys(compensatory): Kelvin Joseph, CB, Kentucky Kansas City Chiefs(compensatory): David Moore, G, Grambling State Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki are good players, but neither is an exceptional blocker and both are free agents next offseason. For the first time since 2011, the Patriots pick in the top half of the NFL Draft. 163. I've seen basically zero talk about Dorian Thompson-Robinson this draft season, so I just wanted remind people he's out there. Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. 228. Britt, LB, Auburn 203. The Broncos seem loaded at wideout, but after Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy, there's a bit of a mixed bag. If Gilmore does find a way out of Foxborough, it will be a huge loss to a secondary that allowed the sixth-fewest touchdowns in 2020. The Eagles have had a mess at cornerback of late and here they can target a strong slot solution with the athleticism, quickness and toughness needed. Los Angeles Chargers: Rachad Wildgoose, CB, Wisconsin Denver Broncos(from Giants): Drew Dalman, C/G, Stanford If he busts, then they only spent a late Day 2 pick on him, and they can survive that. We're accepting new partnerships right now. You may worry about a new offensive tackle busting an assignment, but he recognizes the DB blitz here and makes an athletic play to get a block on him. With no picks in the seventh round, here are the final results of this seven-round mock draft for the Broncos: Round 3: No. 2023 Patriots seven-round NFL mock draft: New England solidifies O-line, brings aboard high-upside receiver . Set up some WR screens, too. MORE NFL DRAFT: Each team's all-time biggest draft regret. The Browns could use some size and thumping ability on the inside of their defense, too. Washington has Ryan Fitzpatrickas a bridge but can't expect to have a real long-term solution between Kyle Allen and Taylor Heinicke. 248. 217. 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