In recent years, Patriots fans have looked back at their team’s draft classes and wondered what could have been if they had picked other players selected later.
The 2021 draft class appears to be different, though. New England has already received contributions from their rookies, especially starting quarterback Mac Jones. Let’s take a look at how Jones and the other Patriots’ top draft picks are performing in relation to those selected around them and their fellow rookies at their positions.
Mac Jones – 15th overall pick
It’s pretty clear that Mac Jones has been the top-performing rookie quarterback this season.