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Patriots Select WKU QB Bailey Zappe in Fourth Round

Patriots select WKU QB Bailey Zappe in 4th round after record-breaking season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

The New England Patriots have drafted a quarterback for the second consecutive year.

The Patriots selected Western Kentucky QB Bailey Zappe with the 137th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft on Saturday afternoon.

Zappe joins a quarterback depth chart in New England that includes starter Mac Jones, backup Brian Hoyer and 2019 draft pick Jarrett Stidham.

Zappe had an unreal stat line during the 2021 season, completing 69.