Could the New England Patriots use their first-round draft pick to patch their biggest defensive hole? That’s the path ESPN’s Todd McShay has them taking.
In McShay’s latest mock draft, published Wednesday morning, the Patriots grab Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. with the 14th overall selection. Here was his rationale:
With Jonathan Jones now a free agent, cornerback seems like a very possible Day 1 target for the Pats — especially if none have come off the board by the time they pick. Porter had only one career interception at Penn State (in 2021), but he broke up 11 passes last season.