The New England Patriots could fill multiple needs with the No. 14 overall pick of the 2023 NFL draft, but ESPN’s Jordan Reid has the team selecting Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon with their first-round pick.
With veteran defensive back Jalen Mills re-signing with the team as a safety, the top-three options at cornerback are Jonathan Jones, Jack Jones and Marcus Jones.
The Patriots clearly need to add depth, but taking Witherspoon this high would be considered more than simply padding the position. They’d be getting one of the best defensive backs in the country.