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Filling the Patriots’ needs

No. 2:

Cornerback

The Patriots lost Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner, the starting corners from their championship defense. They signed a pair of corners in free agency, but none are remotely close to the caliber of those two, or have a real chance against Demaryius Thomas-level receivers. While they do have a surplus, and don’t have the best history drafting at the position, it wouldn’t hurt to find an upgrade.

Top cornerback prospects

(Rankings according to NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock)

1.

TRAE WAYNES

Michigan State, 6-0, 186

Skinny: Press corner with rare speed (4.