NFL experts weigh in on Patriots drafting WR Kayshon Boutte in Round 6 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots were expected to take a wide receiver early in the 2023 NFL Draft, maybe even in the first round.
Wide receiver is a huge need for this roster. Sure, the Patriots have good depth at the position, but the lack of a true No. 1 star with game-breaking talent is a weakness for this offense.
The Patriots opted to bolster their defense in the first, second and third rounds of the draft this week.