Like Mel Kiper, Bucky Brooks believes the Patriots will go defense in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. But, unlike his ESPN colleague, the NFL Media draft guru has New England selecting a cornerback instead of an edge rusher.
In his latest mock draft, Brooks predicts the Patriots will take Clemson cornerback Andrew Booth at No. 21 overall. Of course, there is a real possibility that New England loses star corner J.C. Jackson to free agency this offseason.
Here’s what Brooks wrote of his choice:
“The potential loss of pending free agent J.