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Caleb Williams Head Shot
PICK: 3 RND: 1 (NE)
Caleb Williams
QB USC
Amarius Mims Head Shot
PICK: 34 RND: 2 (NE)
Amarius Mims
OT Georgia
Johnny Wilson Head Shot
PICK: 68 RND: 3 (NE)
Johnny Wilson
WR Florida State
Max Melton Head Shot
PICK: 104 RND: 4 (NE)
Max Melton
CB Rutgers
Cam Hart Head Shot
PICK: 136 RND: 4 (NE)
Cam Hart
CB Notre Dame
Draft Grade — Patriots
Overall B-
ValueB NeedB TradesB- FutureB-
Quarterback settled, Williams in the fold, and a B- for the Patriots.

After circling the position for what felt like forever, the Patriots committed. Caleb Williams is the quarterback now, and the roster gets built to his timeline.

With edge rusher, interior defensive lineman and other spots unsolved, spending premium capital on cornerback is the choice that costs them. That edge rusher hole did not close this weekend, and it was the biggest one on the wall.

Getting Mims where they did is the sort of value that quietly makes a class.

In sum, a sensible class that nudges the roster the right way.

Pick Analysis
Pick3 Rnd1 Caleb Williams
In pick No. 3 they get a long-term answer under center. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick34 Rnd2 Amarius Mims
The board had Amarius Mims higher than the 34th overall pick, and the offensive lineman fell to them anyway. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick68 Rnd3 Johnny Wilson
No drama and no debate, Johnny Wilson went about where he belonged in pick 68. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick104 Rnd4 Max Melton
Max Melton at the Round 4 slot is right where the board had him, plain and simple. A quiet depth add at a thin-ish spot.
Pick136 Rnd4 Cam Hart
Of all the spots to shop, they chose cornerback. Cam Hart in Round 4, Pick 36 leaves edge rusher, interior defensive lineman and other spots for later.