Even after signing Malcolm Butler and Terrance Mitchell in free agency, the New England Patriots need help at cornerback. They might find some in the draft: this year’s class features some intriguing talent at the position, and the Patriots going after a corner in Round 1 would not be a surprise.
Among those who think that this is the way the team will ultimately go is a former NFL general manager. Mike Tannenbaum, who was the New York Jets’ GM between 2006 and 2012 and drafted, among other players, former All-Pro CB Darrelle Revis, has his former division rivals pick Clemson cornerback Andrew Booth Jr.