With the 2022 NFL Draft set for April 28, the New England Patriots join 31 other NFL teams in attempting to build their roster for the upcoming season. The Pats have several positions of need, most notably at guard, cornerback, linebacker and wide receiver. As such, several national draft experts continue to gaze into their ‘Belichickian crystal ball,’ attempting to predict the Pats’ strategy.
Most recently, CBS Sports published a seven-round mock draft which provides the Pats with a significant haul of talent in areas which most analysts have previously designated as areas of improvement.