Leo Paschalidis'S MOCK DRAFT
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Leo Paschalidis'S MOCK DRAFT
RUN ON FEB 1, 2024

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  • Leo Paschalidis DRAFTING FOR THE
    Patriots
Draft Selections
Jayden Daniels Head Shot
PICK: 3 RND: 1 (NE)
Jayden Daniels
QB LSU
Brian Thomas Jr. Head Shot
PICK: 34 RND: 2 (NE)
Brian Thomas Jr.
WR LSU
Patrick Paul Head Shot
PICK: 55 RND: 2 (NE)
Patrick Paul
OT Houston
Khyree Jackson Head Shot
PICK: 103 RND: 4 (NE)
Khyree Jackson
CB Oregon
Draft Picks Received
Patrick Paul Head Shot
PICK: 55 RND: 2 (CLE)
Patrick Paul
OT Houston
Draft Picks Traded
Brenden Rice Head Shot
PICK: 68 RND: 3 (CLE)
Brenden Rice
WR USC
No Pick Head Shot
PICK: 139 RND: 5 (CLE)
TO PICK
 
Draft Grade — Patriots
Overall B
ValueB- NeedB TradesB- FutureB-
The Patriots left with their quarterback, and a B to match.

The search is over. The Patriots handed the keys to Jayden Daniels, and the whole operation now runs on his development. No fireworks, but a solid B.

The edge rusher spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at. Wide receiver was the priority and it is no longer a question, which is most of the job.

Not a headline-grabber, but a perfectly good weekend's work.

Pick Analysis
Pick3 Rnd1 Jayden Daniels
In pick No. 3 they get a franchise quarterback. A real need, handled.
Pick34 Rnd2 Brian Thomas Jr.
Brian Thomas Jr. at No. 34 nudges the ledger their way without any fuss. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick55 Rnd2 Patrick Paul
Patrick Paul in pick 55 is fine work, a shade of surplus and no downside. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick103 Rnd4 Khyree Jackson
Khyree Jackson in the 103rd overall pick is fair value, right on his grade. Useful depth more than a marquee fix.