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Draft Selections
Joe Alt Head Shot
PICK: 3 RND: 1 (NE)
Joe Alt
OT Notre Dame
Graham Barton Head Shot
PICK: 34 RND: 2 (NE)
Graham Barton
OT Duke
Christian Mahogany Head Shot
PICK: 68 RND: 3 (NE)
Christian Mahogany
OG Boston College
Luke McCaffrey Head Shot
PICK: 104 RND: 4 (NE)
Luke McCaffrey
WR Rice
Christian Jones Head Shot
PICK: 136 RND: 4 (NE)
Christian Jones
OT Texas
Tyrone Tracy Jr. Head Shot
PICK: 182 RND: 6 (NE)
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
WR Purdue
Isaac Guerendo Head Shot
PICK: 229 RND: 7 (NE)
Isaac Guerendo
RB Louisville
Draft Grade — Patriots
Overall B-
ValueC+ NeedB- TradesB- FutureB-
A solid, sensible weekend for the Patriots: B-.

The rest of the league had time to spare on Christian Jones; the Patriots did not wait, grabbing him 74 spots ahead at Round 4, Pick 36. The bottom line is a respectable B-.

They punted on edge rusher, and it is the miss that keeps the grade honest. Wide receiver was the priority and it is no longer a question, which is most of the job.

The trenches got the money picks, top to bottom.

Nothing here to lose sleep over, and plenty to feel decent about.

Pick Analysis
Pick3 Rnd1 Joe Alt
Joe Alt in the 3rd overall pick is exactly on the number, no argument either way. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick34 Rnd2 Graham Barton
They paid up for Graham Barton at pick No. 34 when waiting would have done the job. It fills a real need, too.
Pick68 Rnd3 Christian Mahogany
They liked Christian Mahogany enough to skip the value, taking him in pick 68. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick104 Rnd4 Luke McCaffrey
Luke McCaffrey in the 104th pick is a bet on their own eyes over everyone else's grade. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick136 Rnd4 Christian Jones
Christian Jones in slot 136 is a reach so steep the board needed a second look to believe it. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick182 Rnd6 Tyrone Tracy Jr.
The board screamed and they did not listen, reaching into the next round for Tyrone Tracy Jr.. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick229 Rnd7 Isaac Guerendo
Isaac Guerendo at slot 229 is an overdraft of the loud, memorable kind. It patches a soft spot without any drama.