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Patriots mock draft: Trey Lance, Jaylen Waddle projected to New England by experts

After Alabama claimed the college football title on Monday, experts began releasing mock drafts projecting what direction teams will go in the first round.

The New England Patriots have an obvious roster hole heading into the 2021 NFL Draft at quarterback, where Cam Newton is not expected to return next season, but they have other needs as well. Here’s what two experts see the Patriots doing with the No. 15 pick.

Ryan Wilson, CBS: North Dakota State QB Trey Lance

Unlike quarterbacks projected to go ahead of him, Lance didn’t play for a high-profile school.