23. Justin Reid, S, Stanford. I expect the Patriots to either move up or stay put at 23 and get the top player on their board. Reid has the athleticism to play both CB and safety, but he’ll play more of the latter and be more of a coverage specialist vs. RBs, TEs, and slot receivers early on while Duron Harmon plays the traditional free safety role. With Devin McCourty being a potential cap casualty in the next Spring, the Patriots have their replacement in house in case that event happens.
Other Players Considered: WR DJ Moore, CB Mike Hughes, RB Derrius Guice
Patriots Trade 31 for 37, 106, and 149.