Set to potentially deal away one of their first-round blockers, the New England Patriots could look to trade a Wynn ... but, in response, get a win on draft night.
Sports Illustrated's 2023 mock draft heading into Week 1 has the Patriots selecting Ohio State offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. While that would likely solve the Isaiah Wynn dilemma, as the 2018 first-round choice (and free agent-to-be) has reportedly been placed on the trade block, the mock has the Patriots choosing in the 12th overall slot. That would be New England's highest first-round pick since 2008 (10th, Jerod Mayo) and their highest unadjusted by a trade since 2001 (6th, Richard Seymour).