The New England Patriots have several options with their first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. One of them is addressing a defensive backfield that looked good last season, but might be in for some turnover.
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. is in that camp, as his first mock draft of the season shows:
14. New England Patriots
Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
Will the Patriots bring back free-agent corner Jonathan Jones? That could determine what Bill Belichick & Co. do here, because this is a strong cornerback class in the back half of Round 1.