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2024 NFL Draft grades roundup: Experts rate Patriots' new rookie class

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The New England Patriots went into the 2024 NFL Draft needing to upgrade their offense at a few key positions, and after making eight picks, it's fair to say de facto general manager Eliot Wolf and his staff did a pretty good job.

The headliner, of course, was taking North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye with the No. 3 pick in the first round. Maye has elite physical talent, including a rocket arm, good size and strong athleticism. He has the potential to be a franchise cornerstone, with some experts comparing him to a Justin Herbert-like quarterback.