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Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. 5th Round: Approximately No. Commanders Receive: No. Curran: Patriots put a cherry on top of stupidity sundae in Vegas. The second, as some would argue, is that offensive tackle is a more pressing long-term need. 47 by a longshot. 152: OT, Jaxson Kirkland, Washington, Round 6, Pick No. 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. These may not be the sexiest of picks, but theyre likely what the team will go for based off where theyre selected and the measurables, if its a need or the more-than-occasional lesser known prospect. Thats the argument for taking an offensive tackle. 1 receiver. Furthermore, they have finished below .500 twice during that span. A former high school hockey player, Van Ness racked up 37 tackles and six sacks last season for the Hawkeyes. A few special teams questions: 1. Jake Bobo has great size at 6-foot-5 and 215 pounds, but what makes him a sixth-round selection is his lack of over the top speed and his age (25 at season start). Who Could The New England Patriots Draft In The First Round? ", In his lone season with O'Brien, Bolden hauled in 42 passes for 408 yards and three touchdowns., Bolden went undrafted last season and temporarily latched on with the Baltimore Ravens, but has yet to play in an NFL game. Patriots 2023 mock draft: Bill Belichick's path to getting Mac Jones more weapons I keep seeing mock drafts that have the Patriots picking a receiver at No. Per Over The Cap, Nos. Sitting at 6-foot-6 and 313 pounds, he has more than enough in terms of measurables to be able to solidify the Patriots front seven and assist in stopping the run. Overall the team has eight selections in the 2023 NFL Draft. Palmer tracks the ball well vertically and has a balance and suddenness to his game that should see the Patriots grabbing the 6-foot-1 wideout with their third selection. Wilson played in 10 games before suffering a season-ending foot injury in November. Jaxon Smith Njigba is the closest thing, but they have that receiver on the roster, in my opinion, with Jakobi Meyers. The Top 18 picks (non-playoff teams) in the 2023 NFL Draft: 1. Rashee Rice, SMUs best receiver, has star wideout written all over him. They have their first and second-round picks, plus an early third-round selection from the Carolina 117: Even so, the Patriots love to use their safeties as hybrid linebackers, which could change if they start to shift from their traditional thumper linebacker. (Gregory Fisher / USA Today). I dont see that happening. However, New England has always done well drafting players. Wide receiver is one of the higher-profile needs the New England Patriots have on their offseason to-do list. Texas Tech edge rusher Tyree Wilson, a consensus top-10 pick, told reporters that he planned to meet with New England sometime Wednesday. https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/lists/7-round-patriots-2023-mock-draft/, Round 1, Pick No. Sign up for the Patriots Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. In addition to No. Whether the Patriots decide to move on from Jonnu Smith or not, they will be in need of another tight end in the pipeline. 46, there was a run on corners in this range. "It was basically kind of how they used me if you need a good third-down play, a good third-down catch, or having that guy that's been able to run an option route or run the catch-tuck-turn type passes," Bolden said last year of how his role in O'Brien's offense at Alabama mimicked Welker's usage in New England. This could mean one less option for the receiver-needy Patriots. 192 pick, No. Indianapolis 5. There's a real chance, given the quality of those three opponents, that the Patriots could go 0-3 The Patriots need to keep the offensive line pipeline rolling, and they especially need versatile players they can try and develop into future starters. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Dussault's Analysis: It will be the Patriots' highest selection in Round 1 since they took Tennessee linebacker Jerod Mayo 10th overall in 2008. 1 overall pick, the Cardinals 181: Cade Stover, TE, Ohio State, Pro Football Network mock draft simulator, Josh McDaniels comments on Patriots hiring Bill O'Brien as OC, Patrick Mahomes thanked Bill Belichick for helping improve his game, 3 most realistic wide receiver options for Patriots in 2023 offseason, 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. 2023 NFL First Round Mock Draft Schoonmaker has great size and is a willing blocker that could ultimately carve out a role in New England. The Wake Forrest wideout has a frame that could translate to a true No. Here's the updated 2023 NFL Draft order for every team outside of a playoff spot after Week 16. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! New England Patriots draft picks 2023. 2023 NFL Draft Predictions: Philadelphia Eagles Biggest Team Needs 14, why not add another draft pick or two and get a wide receiver five or six picks later? Should the Patriots look offensive line with the 14th pick in the draft? Its all a matter of picking the right players at this point. It would be smart to have one or more tight ends in the pipeline. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. And I think you could get a late second-round pick for Jones right now. The Patriots will without a doubt have some changes across the board with either coaching or personnelor both. David Andrews cannot play forever, and Oluwatimi could benefit from learning under one of the better centers in the NFL. Through the NFL Draft. While New England isn't a Slade Bolden addition away from having a top-flight offense, he could prove to be a valuable piece. If the Patriots are legitimately going to improve on offense, it has to start at wide receiver. Michael C. Johnson/USA TODAY Sports Images, Sox Transactions, Trades, and Free Agents. He could easily get taken anywhere between rounds 2-4. 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. The New England Patriots are expected to make out well when it comes to compensatory picks in the 2023 NFL draft. The Bolts have seven draft picks despite sending a 2023 sixth-round selection to the Bears as part of the trade for Khalil Mack. Dexter has more run-stuffing skills than Christian Barmore, who was selected in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft. He had 1,606 yards and nine scores compared to 1,058 and 12 for Wilson and 936 and 13 for Olave. With a coach like Bill Belichick, there will always be a surprise or two thrown in there. 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 116: Will McDonald IV, EDGE, West Virginia, Round 6, Pick No. So why not take a tight end now, and start the process of developing him with new tight ends coach Will Lawing? Dean III was the Shrine Bowl standout many thought he would be. The top 14 picks of the 2023 NFL Draft are as follows: 1. Bolden also played under recently hired offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien when he was leading the Crimson Tide's offense.. I Typically, the team likes to run multiple tight end sets. For many experts, Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter is the clear-cut No. He stays in position, has good pursuit, and has good coverage instincts. Houston finished with a 3-13-1 record and will pick No. Using the projection shared by Over The Cap, those would be distributed as follows: With compensatory selections not assigned until after the conclusion of the season, a majority of draft slots remains unofficial for now; at the moment we only know for sure that the Patriots will own picks Nos. Their biggest free agency acquisitions in 2022, meanwhile, did not sign contracts big enough to challenge any of these. But hes still just 25, so theres reason to believe he can regain his form. That includes the hiring of offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Bill OBrien, along with the priming and preparation for free agency and eventually the NFL draft. 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 young offensive lineman has a rare combination of strength and agility that should allow him to be an anchor at the next level. 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. The New England Patriots season is over, and picks 1-18 are set for the 2023 NFL draft. 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. The meaty part of the NFL offseason has begun and, naturally, there are plenty of questions about the Patriots following a fourth straight season without a playoff win. 14. Mims projects as the prototypical slot receiver, with great separation. The New England Patriots season is over, and picks 1-18 are set for the 2023 NFL draft. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Preview: Wide Receivers The Patriots have many needs, including an offensive coordinator and No. 117: TE Cade Stover, Ohio State, Round 4, Pick No. I was initially torn between adding Georgia OT Broderick Jones, but he is more of a power blocker and translates to a RT, where Northwesterns Skoronski is more of the true bookend tackle the Patriots desperately need. I have a completely baseless theory that he was waiting a year for OBrien or another familiar face to be available and didnt want to hire an established offensive coordinator outside the system who hed let go a year later. As he was involved in staff interviews, will he have more input on draft/free-agent moves? JaWhaun Bentley is fine, but the Patriots shouldnt be afraid to take chances on day three. The Patriots, as usual, will have plenty of draft capital. In the early rounds, theyve retained their original selections in Rounds 1 and 3. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! After taking a wide receiver in the first round, the next pick should either be a cornerback or right tackle depending on which was addressed more meaningfully during free agency. The defensive backfield could take a significant hit if Devin McCourty retires and some of the coveted free agent pieces, like Jonathan Jones and Jabrill Peppers, leave in free agency. 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. Projected - Jackson) 259: P, Adam Korsak, Rutgers, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Belichick knows hes a great coach. Overall the team has eight selections in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Patriots need to keep the pipeline going, and LaPorta allows new tight ends coach Will Lawing to have his first developmental project. Theres also the fact that you wont have to overpay for two tight ends again. The Patriots desperately need to fix the offensive line, and the tackles are the biggest priority with Isaiah Wynn set to be a free agent and Trent Brown on the final year of the extension he signed last offseason. Here's the updated order of the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft for non-playoff teams. 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? Project players with measurables like Bobo go in the late rounds, and there is nothing wrong with trying to develop a player with potential, especially with a revamped offensive coaching staff. 103 overall is a no-brainer for the Patriots, who might only have Kendrick Bourne, Tyquan Thornton and DeVante Parker on the roster after free agency. TRADE: 3-76 to Las Vegas for 3-86, 4-126, and a 2023 5th. Gambling problem? 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 They should be one of the more active teams in the NFL this offseason, as the Patriots project to have over $30 million in salary cap space. Sign up for the Patriots Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Wilson and Van Ness both will go through on-field drills Thursday. Don't have an account? Bailey was really bad (and then injured) last season. With Jonathan Jones a free agent, Jalen Mills as injury-prone and Jack Jones current issues with the Patriots, the outside corner is a sneaky need. The others will be finalized in the coming weeks, including how many extra picks they will actually get as compensation for their free agency losses. But every sense Ive gotten is that Jones will be the teams Week 1 starter next season. Ryland offers all of that in a buttoned-up package here at No. The Patriots are in need of some EDGE depth as Matthew Judon continues to age. So what better time to do our first official mock draft than now? Las Vegas 8. 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. 14. Ball security and production are good things. 233: K, Chad Ryland, Maryland, Round 7, Pick No. 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, The 6-foot-5 Van Ness can play both inside and outside and also contributes on special teams. The Texas Tech edge rusher is 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Preview: Running Backs Not bad at all. Regardless of the Patriots taking the two starters from the Buckeyes, Jones projects to be a mauler of a right tackle, and his size is eerily similar to that of Trent Brown, whom he would be replacing. 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. 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. 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