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Draft Selections
Drake Maye Head Shot
PICK: 11 RND: 1 (NE)
Drake Maye
QB North Carolina
Amarius Mims Head Shot
PICK: 23 RND: 1 (NE)
Amarius Mims
OT Georgia
Kingsley Suamataia Head Shot
PICK: 69 RND: 3 (NE)
Kingsley Suamataia
OT BYU
Maason Smith Head Shot
PICK: 103 RND: 4 (NE)
Maason Smith
DT LSU
Elijah Jones Head Shot
PICK: 137 RND: 5 (NE)
Elijah Jones
CB Boston College
Jaylin Simpson Head Shot
PICK: 167 RND: 5 (NE)
Jaylin Simpson
CB Auburn
Draft Picks Received
Drake Maye Head Shot
PICK: 11 RND: 1 (MIN)
Drake Maye
QB North Carolina
Amarius Mims Head Shot
PICK: 23 RND: 1 (MIN)
Amarius Mims
OT Georgia
Kingsley Suamataia Head Shot
PICK: 69 RND: 3 (LAC)
Kingsley Suamataia
OT BYU
Jaylin Simpson Head Shot
PICK: 167 RND: 5 (MIN)
Jaylin Simpson
CB Auburn
No Pick Head Shot
PICK: RND: 1 (MIN)
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No Pick Head Shot
PICK: RND: 4 (LAC)
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No Pick Head Shot
PICK: RND: 6 (LAC)
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Draft Picks Traded
Malik Nabers Head Shot
PICK: 3 RND: 1 (MIN)
Malik Nabers
WR LSU
Jonathon Brooks Head Shot
PICK: 34 RND: 2 (CHI)
Jonathon Brooks
RB Texas
Dadrion Taylor-Demerson Head Shot
PICK: 68 RND: 3 (LAC)
Dadrion Taylor-Demerson
S Texas Tech
Players Gained
Head Shot
Myron Mitchell
WR
Head Shot
DJ Moore
WR
Draft Grade — Patriots
Overall A-
ValueB NeedB TradesA+ FutureA
The Patriots left with their quarterback, and a A- to match.

Start where it matters. The Patriots took Drake Maye to run the offense for the next decade, and every other decision this weekend bends around that one. It holds up to a second look, which is why it earns the A-.

They won the margins on every swap, and it adds up fast. They will regret leaving edge rusher for another day if the season turns on it.

It is a haul that will look even better come September.

Pick Analysis
Pick11 Rnd1 Drake Maye
In the 11th overall pick they get a passer to set the clock by. A real need, handled.
Pick23 Rnd1 Amarius Mims
In the Round 1 slot they get a building block for the line at fair value. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick69 Rnd3 Kingsley Suamataia
Kingsley Suamataia at slot 69 is right where the board had him, plain and simple. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick103 Rnd4 Maason Smith
They took Maason Smith at par in pick No. 103, which is nothing to complain about. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick137 Rnd5 Elijah Jones
Elijah Jones in No. 137 is fair value, right on his grade. It adds depth where they could use a little.
Pick167 Rnd5 Jaylin Simpson
A tidy bit of business in Round 5, Pick 31, where Jaylin Simpson graded well above the range. They doubled down on a strength rather than a need.