As we count down the final weeks before the 2022 NFL Draft, NESN.com is spotlighting potential targets for the New England Patriots at several positions of need.
Up next: offensive linemen.
(All stats via Dane Brugler’s 2022 NFL Draft guide for The Athletic.)
DAY 1 (ROUND 1)
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Most mock drafts don’t have a running back coming off the board until late in Round 1 at the earliest. Some don’t see a running back taken until midway through the second round. The contract status of Damien Harris (free agent next offseason) has some (this writer) wondering whether the Patriots could target Rhamondre Steven’s eventual new co-pilot in this draft, but there’s no way New England takes a running back in the first round.