The New England Patriots are in a prime position to obtain a highly touted prospect Thursday night through the 2023 NFL Draft.
The Patriots are sitting in the top half of the first round at No. 14 overall, hoping to plug one of the several holes they currently have on their roster. While it seems like an advantageous spot to be in, and one becoming more familiar to the Patriots with their two-decade run of dominance fizzling out, a deeper dive reveals that past players taken with the 14th pick don’t usually have a massive impact on the team that drafts them.