The New England Patriots are extensively seen as being locked in on one particular participant forward of the NFL Draft, and that may be precisely what they need different groups to suppose.
Nearly each mock draft you’ll find has the Patriots choosing LSU offensive sort out Will Campbell with the fourth general choose on Thursday night time. Odds at most sportsbooks recommend Campbell being taken at No. 4 choose is a virtual lock, however what if New England shouldn’t be the crew that winds up on the clock at that spot?
In keeping with a Tuesday report from Mark Daniels of MassLive.com, the Patriots aren’t set on utilizing the No. 4 choose. Mike Vrabel and firm are open to buying and selling again, although it’s unclear if groups are keen to maneuver as much as a spot that might not assure them both Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter.
There was additionally a report on Tuesday that a number of groups have inquired about trading up to both No. 2 or No. 3 general. A few of these groups could have curiosity in star working again Ashton Jeanty, who ought to be accessible at No. 4.
Perhaps the Patriots are actually in love with Campbell. Nevertheless, in the event that they like one other participant (say, star pass-rusher Jalon Walker) simply as a lot, they might be leaking details about how a lot they need Campbell with the intention to make rival groups consider they don’t seem to be budging from the fourth general spot. That will, in idea, put New England in a stronger place if a crew had curiosity within the choose.
One factor is for sure: The Patriots want offensive line assist. They’ve had one of many worst O-lines in soccer for a number of seasons, and drafting a left sort out to guard Drake Maye can be a clever choice. The large query is whether or not they can accomplish that later within the draft, which is one thing New England might very effectively be contemplating.
