FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots opted not to trade into the back half of the first round, making quarterback Drake Maye their lone 2024 NFL Draft addition Thursday night.
The Patriots addressed their biggest need with the selection of Maye, who was selected third overall. Patriots de facto general manager Eliot Wolf, first-year head coach Jerod Mayo and Maye himself are all thrilled with the pick. Patriots fans should be, too.
New England now will be tasked with filling its next biggest needs: offensive tackle and wide receiver.
Ranking which is a bigger need is up for debate.