Resetting the Patriots’ draft picks in 2018

Starting with the Patriots' claim of Martellus Bennett off of waivers a couple of weeks ago, the final pieces towards determining the compensatory pick selections were determined. Barring any last minute surprises (the comp pick formula is both complex and hidden to the public) the Patriots will receive 2 compensatory picks in the 2018 draft, a 4th rounder for Jabaal Sheard and a 7th rounder for LeGarrette Blount.

Prior to the season, the Patriots were projected by OverTheCap.com to receive 2 compensatory picks in the 4th and 5th rounds, but the claim of Martellus Bennett changed the cancellations. Once Bennett no longer qualified as a comp pick free agent (because of his week 10 release…