Patriots mock draft: Adding weapons around Mac Jones; building deeper defense

The pressure is on.

It’d be fair to describe the Patriots offseason as underwhelming. The team signed four veteran free agents (Jabrill Peppers, Malcolm Butler, Terrence Mitchell and Ty Montgomery). They traded for two more in DeVante Parker and Mack Wilson. At the NFL Owners Meetings, Robert Kraft said that was OK and the best way for a team to win is to build their roster through the draft.

The Pats made some strides last season, getting back to the playoffs, but it didn’t end well with a blowout loss in Buffalo. The key in this draft will be to build around Mac Jones and add athleticism and depth to their defense.

In our first Patriots mock draft, we accomplished just that.

First round, pick…