The New England Patriots built a dynasty in the 21st century with a foundation of talented, bought-in players of the homegrown variety.
They’ve developed the greatest player in the history of the sport. They’ve drafted impact offensive skill players. The Patriots have hit on first-round talents and found value in late rounds that molded into true leadership roles inside the locker room.
Ultimately, each path to success, no matter the era, for the Patriots came from the base of the franchise’s own draft picks.
In a talented history of selections, here are the top five picks:
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