The Patriots’ draft strategy: The NFL draft begins in two weeks, with the Patriots set to pick fourth overall. Exactly who New England will take — or if the pick will be traded — remains up in the air.
ESPN draft expert Matt Miller (along with a plethora of team-specific reporters) recently released predictions for the draft, and what they’re hearing from NFL scouts.
Regarding the Patriots, Miller noted that the team’s draft strategy will likely revolve around taking the best available player, which could be wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter or edge rusher Abdul Carter.