One of New England’s biggest problems last season was all the issues they had up front along the offensive line, and they appear to be focused on ensuring it’s not as big of a problem in 2023.
The New England Patriots drafted another lineman with the 144th overall pick in Round 5 on Saturday, selecting UCLA’s Atonio Mafi with the pick they had just earlier acquired in a trade with the Raiders. That selection traded them out of the final spot in round 4 at #135, with the Patriots adding their pick at #144, as well as giving them an additional sixth-round pick at #214.