The 2018 NFL draft is still more than two months away but mock draft season is already in full swing. The newest trend is including trades and SB Nation's draft guru Dan Kadar did just that in his mock draft released yesterday. But while five moves were made in the first round, the New England Patriots decided to stay in slot number 31 and add to a defense that will likely lose starting cornerback Malcolm Butler in free agency:
31. New England Patriots: Mike Hughes, CB, Central Florida
If Malcolm Butler is on his way out, the Patriots will have some options at cornerback even if a team moves ahead of them to target the position.