When we started working on this 2024 NFL mock draft for the New England Patriots, the entire premise had to be built around whether or not to stand pat at quarterback. For us, there is no way the Patriots can be happy with what they have and in a draft class so deep at quarterback, they didn’t even need to spend a first-round pick.
First round - OT Olu Fashanu, Penn State
Second round - QB Michael Penix Jr., Washington
No way could the Patriots pass on Penix here.