J-KC'S MOCK DRAFT

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  • J-KC DRAFTING FOR THE
    Patriots
Draft Selections
Drake Maye Head Shot
PICK: 4 RND: 1 (NE)
Drake Maye
QB North Carolina
Rome Odunze Head Shot
PICK: 27 RND: 1 (NE)
Rome Odunze
WR Washington
Patrick Paul Head Shot
PICK: 34 RND: 2 (NE)
Patrick Paul
OT Houston
Jordan Morgan Head Shot
PICK: 68 RND: 3 (NE)
Jordan Morgan
OT Arizona
Spencer Rattler Head Shot
PICK: 90 RND: 3 (NE)
Spencer Rattler
QB South Carolina
Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint Head Shot
PICK: 103 RND: 4 (NE)
Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint...
WR Georgia
Ben Sinnott Head Shot
PICK: 139 RND: 5 (NE)
Ben Sinnott
TE Kansas State
Josh Proctor Head Shot
PICK: 182 RND: 6 (NE)
Josh Proctor
S Ohio State
Erick All Head Shot
PICK: 224 RND: 7 (NE)
Erick All
TE Iowa
Jase McClellan Head Shot
PICK: 232 RND: 7 (NE)
Jase McClellan
RB Alabama
Draft Picks Received
Drake Maye Head Shot
PICK: 4 RND: 1 (ARI)
Drake Maye
QB North Carolina
Rome Odunze Head Shot
PICK: 27 RND: 1 (ARI)
Rome Odunze
WR Washington
Spencer Rattler Head Shot
PICK: 90 RND: 3 (ARI)
Spencer Rattler
QB South Carolina
Draft Picks Traded
Caleb Williams Head Shot
PICK: 3 RND: 1 (ARI)
Caleb Williams
QB USC
Draft Grade — Patriots
Overall B
ValueB NeedB TradesA FutureB-
Maye is the Patriots' new face under center. Grade: B.

The one hole that towered over the rest is filled. The Patriots spent their marquee pick on Drake Maye, and for the first time in a while there is a real answer at quarterback.

The cost of the Rosemy-Jacksaint reach is exactly the players who went right after him. The Morgan steal is the beam this whole class leans on. They will regret leaving edge rusher for another day if the season turns on it.

Wide receiver is handled and the depth chart looks a good deal healthier for it.

All told, a solid class that does its job everywhere but edge rusher.

Pick Analysis
Pick4 Rnd1 Drake Maye
In pick No. 4 they get a passer to set the clock by at fair value. A real need, handled.
Pick27 Rnd1 Rome Odunze
In slot 27 they get a go-to option on the outside, outstanding value to boot. It fills the loudest need on the roster.
Pick34 Rnd2 Patrick Paul
The board had cheaper options than Patrick Paul at pick 34, and it noticed. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick68 Rnd3 Jordan Morgan
The board fumbled Jordan Morgan all the way to the 68th overall pick, and they scooped it up. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick90 Rnd3 Spencer Rattler
By-the-book stuff, Spencer Rattler at the Round 3 slot squarely in line with his ranking. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick103 Rnd4 Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint
The board screamed and they did not listen, reaching into the next round for Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick139 Rnd5 Ben Sinnott
No edge and no loss on Ben Sinnott in Round 5, Pick 3; it is a wash and a sensible one. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick182 Rnd6 Josh Proctor
Josh Proctor in No. 182 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick224 Rnd7 Erick All
They let Erick All come to them and pounced at the 224th pick. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick232 Rnd7 Jase McClellan
Jase McClellan is a better player than pick 232 suggests; smart patience, rewarded. It fills a real need, too.