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Draft Grade — Patriots
Overall
B-
ValueD+
NeedB
TradesD+
FutureA+
A sensible, unshowy class lands the Patriots a B-. They will call it conviction in the building and a reach everywhere else: Nick Nash, 145 picks early at Round 4, Pick 5. No fireworks, but a solid B-.
On value alone, Skattebo makes the weekend a net positive. They went 8 of 8 on their needs, which is most of what a draft is for. The dealing tilted against them, just enough to notice.
It is a bet on later, and a defensible one for a team playing the long game.
In short, they left a little better than they arrived, which is the whole idea.
Pick Analysis
Pick29
Rnd1
Aireontae Ersery
In the 29th pick they get protection for the quarterback, a steep price for the projection. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick39
Rnd2
Derrick Harmon
Good price on Derrick Harmon in Round 2, Pick 7, a hair ahead of his grade with no real quibbles. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick43
Rnd2
Tyler Booker
Nothing to complain about; Tyler Booker went a shade earlier than his grade, which is fine. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick70
Rnd3
Antwaun Powell-Ryland
Antwaun Powell-Ryland at the 70th overall pick is an overdraft of the loud, memorable kind. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick80
Rnd3
Tez Johnson
Tez Johnson in pick 80 is the kind of reach that only looks good if he outplays it. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick106
Rnd4
Nick Nash
Nick Nash in the Round 4 slot is a reach so steep the board needed a second look to believe it. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick140
Rnd5
Jay Higgins
A slide stopped in the 140th pick, with Jay Higgins worth more than the price. Useful depth more than a marquee fix.
Pick141
Rnd5
Michael Taaffe
A reach on Michael Taaffe in slot 141; the board had better options right there. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick170
Rnd5
Nohl Williams
They reached into another round for Nohl Williams, and the board is nowhere close to agreeing. It adds depth where they could use a little.
Pick172
Rnd5
Will Lee III
Will Lee III at the Round 5 slot is the kind of overdraft that needs everything to break right. A luxury on a unit that was already in good shape.
Pick204
Rnd6
Seth McLaughlin
Seth McLaughlin in pick No. 204 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick221
Rnd7
Cam Skattebo
Steal is underselling it; Cam Skattebo at pick 221 is a heist with the alarm still ringing. The roster fit checks out.
Pick223
Rnd7
RJ Harvey
They left a pile of value on the table to take RJ Harvey this early at the 223rd overall pick. It fills a real need, too.
Pick235
Rnd7
Oscar Delp
The board screamed and they did not listen, reaching into the next round for Oscar Delp. It patches a soft spot without any drama.