No one yet knows how the 2022 NFL Draft will shake out, but the Patriots should have their pick of impact talent at the No. 21 overall pick should they choose to remain there.
But while most experts are focused on positions like cornerback, wide receiver, or linebacker for the Patriots in the first round, a new mock draft suggests the team could focus on a different position of need on Day 1 of the draft.
In The Athletic’s “NFL beat writer” mock draft, Patriots writer Matthew Fairburn and Dane Brugler mocked Boston College guard Zion Johnson to the Patriots with the No.