The top 14 picks of the 2023 NFL Draft are as follows: 1. But at pick No. Hes a pure pass-rusher that needs some polish, but his relentlessness and effort make him an intriguing project player in round four. Please check your email for a confirmation. ", In his lone season with O'Brien, Bolden hauled in 42 passes for 408 yards and three touchdowns., Bolden went undrafted last season and temporarily latched on with the Baltimore Ravens, but has yet to play in an NFL game. Wilson finished with 38 tackles and seven sacks the previous season. Will they trade the No. The second, as some would argue, is that offensive tackle is a more pressing long-term need. The Patriots need tackle help bad, and at No. 14: OT, Broderick Jones, Georgia, Round 2, Pick No. How the Patriots handle the 2023 NFL Draft, of course, will depend on how their roster looks following the initial phases of free agency. 2. I dont see that happening. His patience and football IQ are attractive to a Patriots team that likes their corners to be technically sound and opportunistic playmakers, rather than press man corners. 72: Marvin Mims, WR, Oklahoma, Round 4, Pick No. It will be New Englands earliest draft selection since they took linebacker Jerod Mayo 10th overall in 2008. Ball security and production are good things. The Patriots need tackles and although Kirkland mainly played guard, he has plenty of experience at that position with three years at the University of Washington. 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That includes the hiring of offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Bill OBrien, along with the priming and preparation for free agency and eventually the NFL draft. https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/lists/full-7-round-patriots-2023-mock-draft/, Round 1, Pick No. The 2023 draft is scheduled to be held April 27-29 in Kansas City, Missouri. It would be an awfully big ask of OBrien to just roll effectively the same roster out there (with a change at right tackle, of course) and hope for drastic changes. https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/lists/7-round-patriots-2023-mock-draft/, Round 1, Pick No. Patriots projected to receive 3 additional draft picks through NFL compensatory process, Broncos GM shares update on potential Patriots trade target Jerry Jeudy, Report: Patriots to work out free agent wide receiver, former Mac Jones teammate, Slade Bolden, New England Patriots links 03/01/23 - Pats already ahead of 2022; Options abound to build around Mac, Patriots assistant coach DeMarcus Covington receiving heavy praise at NFL Combine. The New England Patriots need to upgrade at wide receiver this offseason, and there could be a few exciting prospects at that position available to Bill Belichick and his staff with the No. (Photo of Bill Belichick: Christian Petersen / Getty Images). So grabbing him with pick No. 192: WR, Jake Bobo, UCLA, Round 6, No. I keep seeing mock drafts that have the Patriots picking a receiver at No. The Patriots lost three qualifying players in 2022, while not picking up any that would cancel out those departures: As can be seen, New England is expected to pick up one additional draft pick each in the fourth, sixth and seventh round for losing cornerback J.C. Jackson, offensive lineman Ted Karras, and running back Brandon Bolden. Gerard P. Im with you on just about everything you said. Don't have an account? The Patriots have a need for a linebacker who can challenge the pass, stop the run, and assist in pass-rush scenarios. New England Patriots biggest need in 2023, same as in 2022. With the Patriots waving the white flag on Dalton Keene and Devin Asiasi as failed draft selections, they went and paid big time money for veteran tight ends Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith. Odds & lines subject to change. Stover is an interesting fit here, as the Patriots on paper should not be drafting a tight end for the next few years. Follow Chad on Twitter @ChadGraff. TooToo has ties with Alabama, and the Patriots sure love their Alabama linebackers. Sitting at 6-foot-3 and 227 pounds, Jones has size to blow up blocks, along with the agility you hope to see out of an every-down linebacker. He struggles in zone coverage. -0:00:001:16:50. McDonald is a relentless EDGE rusher from Iowa State with good size at 6-foot-4 and 245 pounds. The Bolts have seven draft picks despite sending a 2023 sixth-round selection to the Bears as part of the trade for Khalil Mack. At this point, Jake Moody, the best kicker in the draft, is long gone. Here is the current 2023 NFL Draft order, picks for all 32 teams from Round 1 to Round 7. 1 receiver. A mix of power and agility, Johnson is a prototypical left tackle. Wilson doesnt figure to be available when the Patriots pick at 14th overall, but you cant rule out Bill Belichick trading up in the first round. Per Over The Cap, Nos. 2023 Prospect Profile - C.J. We'll see, but it should make for a fun offseason. Curran: Patriots put a cherry on top of stupidity sundae in Vegas. 14 pick The Patriots loss to the Bills moved them to the 14th spot in the 2023 Draft. Did Kyle Busch Take Shot At Joe Gibbs Racing After NASCAR Win? I think the Patriots should be very interested in both of them. New England Patriots 2023 draft should focus on quality, not quantity The focus of the 2023 draft should be quality over quantity. Schoonmaker has great size and is a willing blocker that could ultimately carve out a role in New England. Follow Chad on Twitter @ChadGraff, Jakobi Meyers catches a pass for a touchdown against Buffalo in January. Cam Jones (yes, another Jones) fits the bill perfectly. Perry stands tall at 6-foot-5 and 206 pounds with excellent acceleration. The Bears already have a young quarterback in Justin Fields, who they selected with the No. Its all a matter of picking the right players at this point. 2023 NFL Draft Predictions: Cincinnati Bengals Biggest Team Needs It wouldnt be crazy to think that they wouldnt go back to the value bin, with a football program secretly turning out good prospects, even if the jury is still out on Stueber. He could easily get taken anywhere between rounds 2-4. Still, he is a player the Patriots could develop into a red zone threat, and he has also proven to be a willing blocker in his time at UCLA. Patriots draft order: No. With Jake Bailey likely gone after two bad seasons and a filed grievance, along with Nick Folk turning 39 years old and struggling to kick it deeper than 50 yards on most days, the Patriots will need to likely replace both. Forsyth has played every single position across the offensive front, and Patriots newly-hired offensive line coach Adrian Klemm certainly has inside knowledge on the Oregon center. 14 pick in the first round of the 2023 draft. A total of 32 such extra picks are handed out annually, and a single team can earn up to four additional selections that way depending on several factors ranging from a departed players contract length to playing time. With a coach like Bill Belichick, there will always be a surprise or two thrown in there. David Andrews cannot play forever, and Oluwatimi could benefit from learning under one of the better centers in the NFL. This could mean one less option for the receiver-needy Patriots. Round 1, Pick No. 2 overall. 1 overall pick, the Cardinals The 6-foot-5 Van Ness can play both inside and outside and also contributes on special teams. The New England Patriots are heading into their offseason as the owners of the 14th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Thats the argument for taking an offensive tackle. Join the Best Live Fantasy Chat Community! With Jakobi Meyers and Nelson Agholor set to become free agents this spring and the Patriots left without true targets for Jones, there is no reason they should not be taking chances on high-end talent on Day 2. If the Patriots are legitimately going to improve on offense, it has to start at wide receiver. But the receiver market is difficult. Over the past three years, the Patriots have missed the playoffs twice, including this year. 14: OT, Broderick Jones, Georgia, Round 2, Pick No. https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/2023/01/24/patriots-projected-get-massive-haul-2023-compensatory-picks/, Over The Caps Nick Kortes recent compensatory pick projections, Josh McDaniels comments on Patriots hiring Bill O'Brien as OC, 3 most realistic wide receiver options for Patriots in 2023 offseason, Patrick Mahomes thanked Bill Belichick for helping improve his game, Patriots knock it out of the park in this 3-round mock draft, Full 7-round Patriots 2023 mock draft 4.0, 3 potential Patriots trade packages for Jalen Ramsey, Report: Patriots work out Mac Jones' former Alabama receiving target, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Dussault's Analysis: In the newest version, Kiper thinks the Patriots could help out Mac Jones by drafting wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba from Ohio State with the 14th pick. Round 4, Pick No. Sign up for the Patriots Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 107: LB, Henry To'oTo'o, Alabama, Round 4, Pick No. Per Over The Cap, Nos. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Chris L. There are two counterpoints to everything Ive written about wide receivers. Matthew Judon is a Pro Bowl player at the position, with Josh Uches late-season breakout making him a player to watch and potential extension candidate in 2023 as well. Dean III was the Shrine Bowl standout many thought he would be. 2 receiver on a great offense or the top option for an offense without a great passing game. That means its time to look forward to the 2023 NFL Draft and the No. Wide receiver is one of the higher-profile needs the New England Patriots have on their offseason to-do list. For many experts, Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter is the clear-cut No. Iowa defensive end Lukas Van Ness told reporters hed meet with New England on Thursday. Peter Skoronski offers extreme athleticism, which matches the 2022 philosophy when the Patriots selected Cole Strange at No. 205: TE, Luke Schoonmaker, Michigan, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I think they can go up to $15 million per year, maybe $16 million if theres less guaranteed money. However, with Jonnu Smiths contract being one of the worst contracts the Patriots have signed under Bill Belichick, the Patriots would be crazy to not consider taking a tight end to develop behind Hunter Henry in a very deep tight end class. While the entire New England fan base and media are focused on whether or not Brady will return this offseason, the team has several more critical issues. So depending on how things work out with him next season, you could conceivably be replacing both offensive tackles (the most important position on the O-line) within a 12-month span. I will be using PFFs mock draft simulator with trades on. Round 4: 107th overall (via Los Angeles)*. They made the playoffs with a 10-7 record, not bad with a rookie quarterback. All Rights Reserved. Being awarded three extra picks is a massive haul for the Patriots considering four is the maximum number of compensatory picks a team can have in a single draft. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Preview: Wide Receivers The New England Patriots are expected to make out well when it comes to compensatory picks in the 2023 NFL draft. 14: OT, Broderick Jones, Georgia Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Overall the team has eight selections in the 2023 NFL Draft. He is TE10 in a loaded class this year. Lets take a look at how the latest mock draft turned out for the Patriots. The free-agent class is weak this year. PICK: Jordan Addison, WR, USC. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Preview: Running Backs And the trade options at least the obvious ones arent inspiring. Jones is a mauler and bully in the run game and should fit nicely in New England. Paris Johnson Jr. is a true left tackle that could immediately solve all of the Patriots offensive line issues. One thing is for certain: the Patriots have some draft capital to build on their successes over the last few drafts of adding key players like Kyle Dugger, Josh Uche, Mike Onwenu, Mac Jones, Christian Barmore, Rhamondre Stevenson, Cole Strange, Marcus Jones, Jack Jones and Bailey Zappe. Meanwhile, Trent Brown could be a cap casualty as the team saves $11 million by moving on from the veteran. For just $0.83/month, get an ad-free experience and access to RotoBaller's VIP Discord Chat Community, If you can't subscribe, please consider turning off your adblocker for RotoBaller.com. Another player that I feel like is a perfect Patriot is Emmanuel Forbes. While much of the focus has been on a potential trade-up with the Chicago Bears for the No. As a result, the Patriots are now projected to hold 11 total picks in the upcoming draft. One thing is for certain: the Patriots have some draft capital to build on their successes over the last few drafts of adding key players like Kyle Dugger, Josh Uche, If Northwesterns offensive tackle Peter Skoronski is available when the Patriots are on the clock, he would be an excellent addition to the team. 2nd round. With Jake Baileys likely last game with New England happening in 2022 and Michael Palardy being the disaster he was, the Patriots should be looking for a punter that they can develop long-term. Here is a round up of what some draft experts are predicting that Patriots will do with the 14th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft 2023 NFL Draft Predictions: Cincinnati Bengals Biggest Team Needs, Time To Hang It Up: Five NFL Wide Receivers That Should Retire After The Season, 2023 NFL Draft Predictions: Philadelphia Eagles Biggest Team Needs, 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Preview: Wide Receivers, 2023 Prospect Profile - C.J. The Patriots have the No. 192 pick, No. In his latest mock draft, Jeremiah has the Patriots selecting Gonzalez. Belichick knows hes a great coach. Given that, it wouldnt be unreasonable for some team to match that offer for Meyers. As a result, the Patriots are now projected to hold 11 total picks in the upcoming draft. Mims projects as the prototypical slot receiver, with great separation. A former high school hockey player, Van Ness racked up 37 tackles and six sacks last season for the Hawkeyes. Johnson fills a need and can allow Trent Brown to slide back to his natural position at right tackle. Here's where Patriots will pick in first round of 2023 NFL Draft, AFC playoff seeding, Wild Card Round matchups set as Patriots lose to Bills, Seattle Seahawks (via Denver Broncos, 5-12), Philadelphia Eagles (via New Orleans Saints, 7-10), Houston Texans (via Cleveland Browns, 7-10). The New England Patriots have entered the 2023 offseason earlier than they would have hoped, but at the very least they are in a comfortable position while doing so: the team is among the league leaders in available capital, both from a free agency and a draft perspective. Do you think the Patriots try to target a proven veteran receiver to add experience, or will they add to the position via the draft? Theres a quick first step for the 6-foot-4, 253-pound player out of Florida. Cox is another EDGE player, but he has shown versatility in college to play as a defensive end in a 4-3 or an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense. 210: C, Alex Forsyth, Oregon, Round 7, Pick No. 184 But its left tackle, Trent Brown, turns 30 this offseason and only has one year remaining on his contract. 1 overall pick in the draft. Stover sits at 6-foot-4 and 255 pounds, and hes coming off a season where he caught 36 balls for 406 yards and five touchdowns. It also doesnt hurt to have two good corners, and Forbes has the skills to be a shutdown defensive back at the next level. However, they have struggled without the future Hall of Famer. With Jakobi Meyers and Nelson Agholor pending as free agents, the Patriots dont have much in the pipeline besides Tyquan Thornton, an underutilized Kendrick Bourne and an aging DeVante Parker. That would be an amazing opportunity, Van Ness said of possibly landing with the Patriots. From what I understand, he signed the long-term deal in New England with the idea that hed be much more involved in high-level decisions. 1 selection to a team desperate for a franchise QB? Please check your email for a confirmation. Regardless, if Damien Harris walks in free agency, it wouldnt hurt to add another running back that runs hard to back up Pierre Strong Jr. and Kevin Harris, who will see bigger roles behind Rhamondre Stevenson in Year 2. I currently have Jones as the No. If that scenario plays out, the Patriots could end up with a top 15 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. This answer might make you cringe, but hear me out. Outside of pass catchers, the Patriots top need on offense is on the line. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. And though I dont think Jones is going anywhere this offseason, since you asked, I think Bailey Zappe would become the starter if Jones departed. 14 overall pick. Wilson played in 10 games before suffering a season-ending foot injury in November. But hes still just 25, so theres reason to believe he can regain his form. Sign up for the Patriots Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Their biggest free agency acquisitions in 2022, meanwhile, did not sign contracts big enough to challenge any of these. New England is fortunate that receiver is one of the positions where rookies can make an impact, but picking the right one is no sure thing as Patriots fans know all too well. The Wake Forrest wideout has a frame that could translate to a true No. At kicker, I fully expect Nick Folk to be back for another season. Chicago 2. WebThe Patriots currently have the sixth overall pick in the 2023 draft, according to Tankathon. They dont have to go back too far maybe around pick 19 or 20. 172: Brenton Cox Jr, EDGE, Florida, Round 6, Pick No. The Patriots will without a doubt have some changes across the board with either coaching or personnelor both. Katherine M. This is the biggest story of the Patriots offseason to me. Even if Meyers is locked up in New England, the Patriots will likely look for developmental and explosive athletes like Mims. Another obvious Patriot pick in this draft is a specialist. He has been a Patriots fit for me all offseason long, and the coaching staff got a close-up view of the Florida safety. On Tuesday, the Patriots had free agent wide receiver Slade Bolden in for a visit, according to ESPN. So what better time to do our first official mock draft than now? Join the Best Live Fantasy Chat Community! The Patriots are in need of someone who can kick it longer than 45 yards consistently, while also being able to handle kick-off duties. While much of the focus has been on a potential trade-up with the Chicago Bears for the No. https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/lists/way-early-patriots-7-round-2023-mock-draft/, Round 1, Pick No. He is always available in the top 50, and he has the traits necessary to excel as a boundary corner at the next level with speed, length, and lateral movement. 17: Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern, Round 2, Pick No. But everyone at Gillette Stadium also recognizes that Jones was working with a first-time quarterbacks coach and first-time offensive play caller in a setup that didnt work. New England is scheduled to pick 14th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, which would mark Bill Belichick and companys highest selection since 2008 if they dont trade back. Schoonmaker has great size, and the Patriots have a need at tight end. But theres a big group of wide receivers that all seem to be ranked somewhere between 17 and 30. Also, even if Smith is gone, Hunter Henry has two more seasons and is 28 years old. They have their first and second-round picks, plus an early third-round selection from the Carolina My question is simple: What the heck was he thinking? The Patriots should be able to get a good player in that slot, with offensive tackle, defensive line, defensive back, and wide receiver some of the positions they could address. First, there doesnt seem to be a clear-cut receiver worthy of the 14th pick, so the Pats might be reaching a bit if they take one there. Forbes set the SEC and national record for pick-sixes in his career with six overall, while also racking up 14 total interceptions in his collegiate career, making him a true ballhawk playmaker. And if Coach Belichick took the opportunity on me, Id really be looking forward to a fun career.. Age and a high workload are not. I So taking a tight end in round 6 is a flier. I was initially torn between adding Georgia OT Broderick Jones, but he is more of a power blocker and translates to a RT, where Northwesterns Skoronski is more of the true bookend tackle the Patriots desperately need. With that being said, Andrews still has a lot left to give, but it is always important to have a true backup center on the roster. Williams is an explosive defensive back out of Syracuse that has great size at 6-foot-even and 190lbs. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. As far as the draft is concerned, the Patriots are the current owners of the 14th overall pick in the first found as well as seven other selections further down the board. What would your ideal draft be for the Patriots? Patriots draft order: No. Michael C. Johnson/USA TODAY Sports Images, Sox Transactions, Trades, and Free Agents. 2023 NFL Draft Highlights: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR - Ohio St. 22H ago. 135: C, Olusegun Oluwatimi, Michigan, Round 6, Pick No. 47 by a longshot. 14 pick The Patriots loss to the Bills moved them to the 14th spot in the 2023 Draft. The meaty part of the NFL offseason has begun and, naturally, there are plenty of questions about the Patriots following a fourth straight season without a playoff win. So as the team scours Indianapolis this week looking at prospects during the NFL Scouting Combine, lets dive into your questions about the Mac Jones trade rumors, the Pats plan for the draft and much more. He has seen his fair share of workload, being the Golden Gophers bell cow for five seasons. "That's the kind of guy Wes was, catch the ball in the middle of the field, with no traffic. Stroud - QB, Ohio State But would, say, a contract with $15 million of average annual value be too much? Oluwatimi is one of those guys that screams Patriots. Patriots 2023 mock draft: Bill Belichick's path to getting Mac Jones more weapons I keep seeing mock drafts that have the Patriots picking a receiver at No. The Patriots missed the playoffs with a 35-23 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. He will likely impress at the 2022 combine, and may jump higher across the board. When the team has a need at wideout, you dont shy away from taking chances on explosive playmakers. Over his five-year collegiate career, he has racked up 183 receptions for 2,258 yards and 10 touchdowns. 6th Round: Comp Pick (Connor Williams) 6th Round: Comp Pick (Cedrick Wilson) 7th Round: Approximately No. Schoonmaker could be that guy, and he could even allow the Patriots to move on from Smith in training camp, too. LAST UPDATED: February 19, 2023. Time To Hang It Up: Five NFL Wide Receivers That Should Retire After The Season If the Patriots think someone is good enough to be left on an island, theyll select them. Offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn is a free agent in March. Bolden played college football at Alabama first alongside Mac Jones, later under Bill OBrien. New England is currently set to choose in the 14th, 47th, 77th, 107th, 117th, 184th, 187th, and 192nd slots at the 2023 NFL Draft, which will be held in Kansas City Few players improved their draft stock in the last year as much as Wright, who helped Tennessee enjoy a great season while playing well enough to become an early draft pick. If not, its probably time to trade him. Lastly, pick No. 14: OT, Paris Johnson Jr., Ohio State, Round 2, Pick No. Sign up for the Patriots Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Trade Keenan Allen? 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The Patriots need to start thinking of a David Andrews replacement, and Oluwatimi, along with Kody Russey, could check that box. He was placed on injured reserve last August, eventually waived from IR in mid-October and has been a free agent ever since.. Patriots 2023 mock draft: Bill Belichick's path to getting Mac Jones more weapons I keep seeing mock drafts that have the Patriots picking a receiver at No. This is the man the Patriots would be trading up to get. The franchise tag is about $19 million, which is a no-go as far as I am concerned. 176: Garrett Williams, CB, Syracuse, Round 6, Pick No. Mims had 63 percent of his targets last season come from 10 or more yards downfield and could fit nicely into a Patriots offense that values short area quickness and third-down dependability. The 25-year-old is close friends with Mac Jones stemming back to their playing days at Alabama where they were also roommates. 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