When Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots make a selection in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, that player needs to check plenty of boxes.
And with their top pick, the Patriots are not only taking into consideration the on-field talent, but also how that player acts off the field, according to former Patriots front office executive Scott Pioli.
Appearing on NFL Network on Thursday morning, Pioli, who was with the Patriots from 2000-08, laid out what the Patriots look for in their first round picks and it tends to follow the mold of players like Richard Seymour, Ty Warren, Vince Wilfork and Logan Mankins — all players Pioli helped to draft and who became integral pieces in New England.