The New England Patriots have the No. 21 pick in the first round, and most experts are predicting head coach Bill Belichick will choose to bolster a defense that was destroyed by Josh Allen's high-powered Buffalo Bills offense in the AFC Wild Card round of the playoffs.
The Patriots defense was pretty good most of the 2021 season, but when the competition was fierce -- in games against the Buccaneers, Cowboys and Bills, for example -- this unit lacked athleticism and couldn't get key stops when needed.
Linebacker is perhaps the most obvious position that needs upgrading.