As the 2021 NFL Draft draws closer we’ll profile some of the players that may be on the Patriots’ radar or that we feel would be a great fit.
The Patriots lost a ton of talent at the linebacker position during the 2020 offseason. With Kyle Van Noy, Jamie Collins, and Elandon Roberts leaving during the spring, and then Dont’a Hightower opting out due to COVID-19, it was a tough situation to begin the season.
With a dearth of depth on the front seven, it is no surprise that the run defense suffered all season and at times resembled a sieve.