Typically when people think of the Patriots taking a receiver in the 2022 NFL Draft, they imagine New England taking the likes of Jameson Williams, Chris Olave, or John Metchie in the first few rounds.
Of course, the DeVante Parker trade now seems to make such a thing less likely (though Williams would be hard to pass on if he falls). New England has no shortage of receivers, and Parker’s addition could help them get more out of the group they already have.
Still, the team does need young talent at receiver after this season. As such, the middle rounds of the draft might be a prime location for the Patriots to dig for a diamond in the rough at the position.