Turk Murpson'S MOCK DRAFT
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Turk Murpson'S MOCK DRAFT
RUN ON DEC 29, 2023

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2nd Chance

  • Turk Murpson DRAFTING FOR THE
    Patriots
Draft Selections
Caleb Williams Head Shot
PICK: 2 RND: 1 (NE)
Caleb Williams
QB USC
Graham Barton Head Shot
PICK: 34 RND: 2 (NE)
Graham Barton
OT Duke
Malachi Corley Head Shot
PICK: 66 RND: 3 (NE)
Malachi Corley
WR Western Kentucky
Draft Grade — Patriots
Overall B
ValueB NeedB TradesB- FutureB-
A passer of the future in Williams, and a B, for the Patriots.

Start where it matters. The Patriots took Caleb Williams to run the offense for the next decade, and every other decision this weekend bends around that one.

The edge rusher hole is the one line item this class does not answer. If one pick saves this weekend, it is Barton. Wide receiver is handled and the depth chart looks a good deal healthier for it.

In sum, a sturdy weekend with one asterisk, the edge rusher spot they never got to.

Pick Analysis
Pick2 Rnd1 Caleb Williams
In pick 2 they get a long-term answer under center at fair value. A real need, handled.
Pick34 Rnd2 Graham Barton
The board had Graham Barton higher than No. 34, and the offensive lineman fell to them anyway. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick66 Rnd3 Malachi Corley
A market-rate wide receiver, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Malachi Corley. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.