The final exam has nearly arrived for the Patriots as the 2023 NFL Draft's three-day extravaganza begins Thursday night in Kansas City.
Starting at the top of the draft, this is not a top-heavy year, with many teams having less than 15 players with first-round grades, a small number compared to other drafts. Furthermore, this class has little consensus beyond the first overall pick (Alabama QB Bryce Young), and many view prospects in the 25-125 range as close to equal talents.
For the Patriots, I also wouldn't expect them to use all 11 draft selections they currently have with 75 players already on the roster.