The New England Patriots had a draft in 2022 that went against the grain, as it surprised many fans and experts alike.
One of the draft picks selected was Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe. The Patriots selected the signal-caller in the fourth round of the draft, with the 137th overall pick.
Zappe had a productive 2021 season that saw him set NCAA records. He had the most passing yards in a season with 5,967, and he recorded the most passing touchdowns in a season with 62.
Despite a blossoming second-year signal-caller in Mac Jones, former NFL general manager Randy Mueller was not surprised by the Patriots’ selection of a quarterback, as he told ESPN’s Mike Reiss.