Quite possibly the most surprising pick the Patriots made in the 2022 NFL Draft came in the fourth round.
After shocking pundits and league executives around the league by selecting Chattanooga guard Cole Strange in the first round, New England selected Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe with its third pick of the fourth round.
The selection of Zappe was interesting because the Patriots, of course, selected quarterback Mac Jones with their first-round pick a year prior. Jones ended up having a strong rookie season, leading all rookie quarterbacks in the major stats while helping New England reach the playoffs.