PATRIOTS MOCK DRAFT GRADE B-

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New England Patriots

A passer of the future in Daniels, and a B-, for the Patriots.

by Jon-Luke B · 2024 NFL Draft · 8 picks · 1 steals · 3 reaches
Value B-
Need B
Trades B-
Future B-

They finally answered the question that shadows every other one. Jayden Daniels is the Patriots' quarterback, full stop. Call it a sensible B-, earned the boring way.

The edge rusher spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at. Reaching for McClellan left real value on the table behind him.

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

Pick-by-Pick

R1.3 · Pick 3 · Jayden Daniels · QB · rank 7
In the Round 1 slot they get a long-term answer under center at fair value. A clean fit for the roster.
R2.2 · Pick 34 · Jordan Morgan · OT · rank 37
Jordan Morgan in No. 34 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
R3.4 · Pick 68 · Ja'Lynn Polk · WR · rank 76
They went early on Ja'Lynn Polk in the 68th pick, and the value did not follow. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
R4.3 · Pick 103 · Brenden Rice · WR · rank 98
Fair-plus on Brenden Rice, a quiet win that adds up over a draft. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
R5.1 · Pick 137 · Christian Jones · OT · rank 132
Christian Jones at slot 137 is a sound buy, the sort that quietly helps a class. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
R6.5 · Pick 180 · Jase McClellan · RB · rank 196
They paid up for Jase McClellan at pick No. 180 when waiting would have done the job. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
R6.18 · Pick 193 · Jared Wiley · TE · rank 206
Jared Wiley at pick 193 is a conviction pick that outran the value. The roster fit checks out.
R7.11 · Pick 231 · Sheridan Jones · CB · rank 219
Sheridan Jones in Round 7, Pick 11 is a bargain the rest of the room will envy. Depth more than a fix, but depth they can use.
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