The New England Patriots began the final stretch of the 2023 NFL draft by making three selections in the fourth round.
But the final stretch didn’t end there for head coach Bill Belichick, director of player personnel Matt Groh and Co. The war room inside Gillette Stadium would call the names of an additional six prospects as noon became evening on Saturday.
Here’s a look into what New England was looking for in the fifth round through the seventh round.
No. 144: A well-connected DT convert in Atonio Mafi, G, UCLA
After moving back from No.