The New England Patriots are reportedly interested in adding a “blue-chip” running back via the NFL Draft later this month. The top option — Texas’ Bijan Robinson — would be a surprise investment, but the team might very well be willing to bring this year’s RB2 in on Day 2: Alabama’s Jahmyr Gibbs.
The Patriots and Gibbs look like a natural fit, an opinion shared by ESPN draft analyst Matt Bowen. In fact, he sees the Patriots as the best possible fit for the running back:
Where the Patriots could get him: Round 2 (No.