Which position should the New England Patriots target in Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft? You could make compelling cases for several.
Offensive tackle and cornerback look like their most glaring holes on offense and defense, respectively. But the Patriots also could use their top pick to add a game-breaking wide receiver, or a plug-and-play replacement for safety Devin McCourty. And Bill Belichick has a strong track record of finding talented front-seven defenders on Day 1, so a defensive lineman or linebacker can’t be ruled out, either.
The latest mock draft from Daniel Jeremiah, however, has New England taking a decidedly different route.