The New England Patriots went into the 2024 NFL Draft looking to weaponize their offense. After drafting quarterback Drake Maye in the first round, the focus shifted to the wide receiver position.
Holding the No. 34 overall pick atop the second round, Eliot Wolf’s first draft day trade saw him send the selection to the Los Angeles Chargers along with pick No. 137. In return, New England received selections No. 37 and 110.
After the Chargers moved up to draft wide receiver Ladd McConkey and used the later selection on cornerback Tarheeb Still, who ranks near the top of defensive rookie of the year odds, the Patriots used their two selections on receivers Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker.