FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots’ recent track record of picking defensive backs in the second round is, well, not great.
The Patriots are hoping 2019 second-round pick Joejuan Williams — and 2020 second-round pick Kyle Dugger — will break the streak. Safety Jordan Richards, cornerback Cyrus Jones and slot-man Duke Dawson never lived up to their Day 2 billing. Richards at least lasted the life of his rookie contract, while Jones was released after two seasons and Dawson was traded after just one year.
Williams currently is buried on the Patriots cornerback depth chart, however.