Dave the truth'S MOCK DRAFT
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Dave the truth'S MOCK DRAFT
RUN ON DEC 10, 2023

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  • Dave the truth DRAFTING FOR THE
    Patriots
Draft Selections
Drake Maye Head Shot
PICK: 3 RND: 1 (NE)
Drake Maye
QB North Carolina
Roman Wilson Head Shot
PICK: 103 RND: 4 (NE)
Roman Wilson
WR Michigan
Tyler Guyton Head Shot
PICK: 140 RND: 5 (NE)
Tyler Guyton
OT Oklahoma
Oronde Gadsden II Head Shot
PICK: 181 RND: 6 (NE)
Oronde Gadsden II
TE Syracuse
Omar Speights Head Shot
PICK: 207 RND: 6 (NE)
Omar Speights
LB LSU
Jacob Cowing Head Shot
PICK: 224 RND: 7 (NE)
Jacob Cowing
WR Arizona
Draft Picks Received
Omar Speights Head Shot
PICK: 207 RND: 6 (CLE)
Omar Speights
LB LSU
No Pick Head Shot
PICK: RND: 2 (CLE)
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No Pick Head Shot
PICK: RND: 4 (CLE)
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Draft Picks Traded
Dallas Turner Head Shot
PICK: 35 RND: 2 (GB)
Dallas Turner
LB-EDGE Alabama
Mekhi Wingo Head Shot
PICK: 67 RND: 3 (CLE)
Mekhi Wingo
DT LSU
Players Gained
Head Shot
Devonte Wyatt
DT
Draft Grade — Patriots
Overall B+
ValueB- NeedB TradesA+ FutureB+
Quarterback settled, Maye in the fold, and a B+ for the Patriots.

The one hole that towered over the rest is filled. The Patriots spent their marquee pick on Drake Maye, and for the first time in a while there is a real answer at quarterback.

Whatever else happened, they won the night they took Cowing. The trade ledger is the best part of the whole weekend. They punted on edge rusher, and it is the miss that keeps the grade honest.

Solid rather than spectacular, and there is nothing wrong with that.

Pick Analysis
Pick3 Rnd1 Drake Maye
In the 3rd pick they get a long-term answer under center. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick103 Rnd4 Roman Wilson
Roman Wilson at pick No. 103 jumps the queue by a touch more than is comfortable. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick140 Rnd5 Tyler Guyton
Tyler Guyton in the Round 5 slot is exactly on the number, no argument either way. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick181 Rnd6 Oronde Gadsden II
Oronde Gadsden II at pick 181 is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick207 Rnd6 Omar Speights
They took Omar Speights at par in the 207th overall pick, which is nothing to complain about. A quiet depth add at a thin-ish spot.
Pick224 Rnd7 Jacob Cowing
Taking Jacob Cowing in Round 7, Pick 4 is close to grand larceny; a wide receiver that good had no business lasting this long. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.