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R0729263 DRAFTING FOR THEPatriots
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Draft Grade — Patriots
Overall
C+
ValueC+
NeedB-
TradesC-
FutureB-
The Patriots did enough to get by: C+. Nobody else had Robbie Ouzts anywhere near pick 238. The Patriots did, by 60 spots, and that gap is the whole story. It washes out to a C+, no better and no worse.
The edge rusher hole is the one line item this class does not answer. The Ahkello Witherspoon deal gives the class an established piece to lean on.
They were the ones paying the moving tax this weekend.
Hit on Jalon Walker and the swing picks, and this ages a lot better than it grades today.
Pick Analysis
Pick26
Rnd1
Jalon Walker
In the 26th overall pick they get a green-dot type in the middle at fair value.
Pick38
Rnd2
Omarion Hampton
A tidy little value on Omarion Hampton in Round 2, Pick 6, a step better than break-even. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick39
Rnd2
Aireontae Ersery
The board had cheaper options than Aireontae Ersery at No. 39, and it noticed. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick44
Rnd2
Donovan Jackson
Donovan Jackson at slot 44 is an overdraft of the loud, memorable kind. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick69
Rnd3
Dylan Sampson
Dylan Sampson in pick No. 69 lands just on the right side of the ledger. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick77
Rnd3
Deone Walker
Deone Walker at pick 77 is a conviction pick that outran the value. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick78
Rnd3
Ozzy Trapilo
Ozzy Trapilo in the Round 3 slot is fair value, right on his grade. The roster fit checks out.
Pick166
Rnd5
Jack Kiser
They paid a round early for Jack Kiser in Round 5, Pick 28, more than the board wanted. Nice player, but the depth chart did not need him here.
Pick217
Rnd7
Ja'Corey Brooks
They left a pile of value on the table to take Ja'Corey Brooks this early at slot 217. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick220
Rnd7
Kobe Hudson
They did well to land Kobe Hudson in the 220th overall pick, just ahead of his grade. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick238
Rnd7
Robbie Ouzts
Robbie Ouzts in pick 238 is a reach so steep the board needed a second look to believe it. A need, and now a little less of one.

















