With the bowl games behind us and the NFL Scouting Combine quickly approaching, now is a good time to release another seven-round mock draft. In this one, the New England Patriots make a commitment to the trenches, but also add some playmakers on both offense and defense.
One quick note: After each pick, I have also listed a prospect’s consensus rank according to the NFL Mock Draft Database, which helps put the selections into some contest. So, with that said, let’s get right into it.
Round 1
TRADE: Patriots trade 1-4 to Carolina Panthers for 1-8, 2-57, and 4-110: The Patriots start the draft off by moving back and picking up second- and fourth-rounders this year.