A year ago, the consensus among experts following the 2021 NFL Draft was that the Patriots had one of the best classes after the seven-round event.
So far, those experts have mostly been proven right. Quarterback Mac Jones led New England to the playoffs as a rookie while defensive tackle Christian Barmore and running back Rhamondre Stevenson were key contributors to the 10-win team.
Following the 2022 NFL Draft, there’s another consensus among experts surrounding their draft class. This time, though, it’s the opposite.
Most draft analysts graded New England’s 2022 class among the worst in the league.