New England enters the latter stages of the season firmly established as one of the AFC’s elite.
Atop the AFC East with an 11–3 record, the Patriots have quickly transitioned from retooling to contending, with a timeline accelerated due to Drake Maye in his second season under center, giving the organization clarity at the most important position in sports.
With that clarity comes responsibility, however, and the draft is no longer about survival or patchwork fixes, but about fortifying a roster capable of sustaining success deep into January for years to come.
While much will change before we get to April, with scheme fit, personal evaluation, and conversations with scouts across football in mind, here is an early look at where the Patriots could go come April.