The latest mock drafts: The Patriots’ recent win over the Broncos had an effect on the projected NFL draft order for 2024. New England slid from the second overall pick down to fourth.
The result has reshaped the current round of mock drafts, though it may not change the Patriots’ overall strategy.
A trio of recent mock drafts, from CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, and Yahoo Sports, illuminate how the projections have changed.
Previously, New England was locked in for a quarterback (with either USC’s Caleb Williams or UNC’s Drake Maye seen as the likely pick).