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The New England Patriots may not take a quarterback in the first round of Thursday's NFL draft, but it's reportedly likely they'll target one in Day 2 or Day 3.
ESPN's Mel Kiper highlighted the Patriots' history of taking quarterbacks—they've taken 10 since 2000—and noted that Washington's Jacob Eason could be a target in Round 3.
Eason has the type of big frame and arm strength that might tantalize Bill Belichick, but he's considered more of a developmental project than someone who can step right in and replace Tom Brady.