Don’t sleep on the New England Patriots taking a running back in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.
Earlier in the month, the Athletic’s Jeff Howe reported that the Patriots were interested in acquiring another “blue-chip” running back in the draft to pair with Rhamondre Stevenson. ESPN’s Mike Reiss questioned if that option could come with the No. 14 pick and Texas’ Bijan Robinson possibly being available.
Robinson and Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs are the only two players at the position in this year’s draft widely perceived as high-end options.