Advice From Patriots Executive Guiding Jerod Mayo Before NFL Draft

The experience of a New England Patriots newcomer seemingly has guided Jerod Mayo’s thought process ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.

When speaking to reporters during the annual league meetings, Mayo shared advice he received from Alonzo Highsmith, a longtime NFL executive who was hired by the Patriots this offseason. And it’s clear the first-year head coach is keeping it front of mind.

“One thing Alonzo Highsmith, one of our scouts, told me — and I truly believe it; he’s been doing it for a long time and he said all the bad picks he’s seen, it’s really been where everyone wasn’t on the same page,” Mayo said, per the Patriots. “You would hope you could get everyone on the same page — coaches and…