The 2023 NFL Draft is underway and for three days, the New England Patriots will have an opportunity to improve a team that went just 8-9 a year ago. Entering the week with 11 selections in hand, the Patriots were in a good position to address their needs and add some much-needed talent to the current roster.
So, how did they do? Let’s meet the players they brought aboard, one selection at a time — starting with their first-round choice.
1-17 CB Christian Gonzalez (Oregon): Despite trading down in the first round, the Patriots were still able to secure the services of one of the best cornerbacks in the class.