Predict Patriots draft decision at 4.

[One-If-By-Sea]

Everyone seems to be predicting either Campbell or Jeanty. That might be the good outcome. The bad outcome would be the Eliot Wolf Special: trading down from the 4th pick to the Cowboys’ 12th pick (getting back the Cowboys’ 44th overall pick in return) and taking a guy like Shemar Stewart at 12, resulting in the whole fanbase imploding (myself included).

On the bright side, in that scenario the Pats pick a guy you have heard of that is not a safety .

Is drafting Stewart and Trapilo that bad versus drafting Campbell?

 

[DarrylS]

A lot of variables here as it depends on picks #2 & #3 if either Hunter or Carter are available that is an easy choice, but as I suspect they are not then Campbell seems safe, even if he is a guard.
But if Vrabel & brain trust do not believe in Campbell and trade back to picks 6 through 11, then they might look at Membou or Simmons, but also wonder if either Jeanty & Warren (TE) are available they might go that route and then look to Ersery with 2nd round picks..
In other words have no idea, but the the speculation is interesting.. will be fun to watch.

 

[MrBigglesWorth]

I feel reasonably confident it's Campbell but I'm getting an increasing feeling that Jalon Walker might be the pick. We wined him and dined him at his private pro day and part of me thinks Vrabel wants a dominant defense. Use him as a Hightower/Jamie Collins hybrid attacking as a blitzed, off the edge or spying the QB.

Too small

 

[Huckleberry1]

If the Pats can get a starting OT by the end of round 2, I'd be down for this.

The only way they could get a starting LT if they took Jeanty would be to trade back into the first round, there are no starting LT’s after the first round, and Trapillo is a 3rd-4th round project.

 

[KCSVEN]

Campbell seems to be the consensus pick by the "insiders".
Jalon Walker seems to be the other one they really love, along with at least 7 other teams near the top 10 according to reports.
Ashton Jeanty now being talked about at 5, so maybe they can get Raiders to throw a 4th to move up and still probably choose between Campbell and Walker. Though I'd rather take a 2026 third.

 

[TomPatriot]

Assuming Carter and Hunter are gone, the Pats will take Will Campbell.

Notice I’m really going out on a limb here with an unexpected, outlandish prediction.

 

[Huckleberry1]

Campbell. He’s going to be a really good tackle for them. I like Membou’s upside more, but either way they will have fixed their biggest problem.

 

[Username]

I would take Mason Graham.

I think we'll take Will Campbell.

But I have a sneaky feeling Tetairoa McMillan is still in play. That quote from Vrabel about wanting someone who can haul in off target passes just sticks with me.

 

[Huckleberry1]

Assuming Carter and Hunter are gone, the Pats will take Will Campbell.

Notice I’m really going out on a limb here with an unexpected, outlandish prediction.

It’s a safe and logical pick, but I won’t be surprised if it’s been a smoke screen all along. You don’t gain anything by letting teams know who you are taking in advance. That’s why I won’t be surprised if the Giants take Sanders, as making everyone think they won’t take him keeps other teams from trading up in front of them

 

[Thelonious]

We must at long last do the adult - if dull - thing and get a decent LT, a young one - no more retreads - in the draft. I leave it to the experts which of the so-so options to choose. As this is not a time for speculation or risk-taking, I suppose that would be Campbell. After that, just choose the best player available. Because this team - particularly in the area of talent acquisition -has been run like crap for at least five years, virtually any position is now a position of need - but fix LT first. If Drake can't stay upright and ambulatory, it doesn't matter how glitzy and fan-pleasing his "weapons" are.

 

[Ian]

What will the Patriots do at 4? Not what you'd do, but what will the Patriots do? If trade, with who and who would they then draft with the new position in the first round.

My prediction is Will Campbell for all the reasons that have been discussed here.

Same. I think both Hunter and Carter won't be there, and the Patriots will take him. It's too big of a need and not really a reach because he's been rated as a top 10 pick and there's just a huge risk to trade down given that so many mocks have had him going in that 4-7 spot. It's not like he's a guy rated at 15-20 and they'd be taking him too high. I mean, if they can trade down 1 or two spots, great, but even then, I don't know if another tackle-needy team might grab him.

They need a starting caliber left tackle, and the kid played a ton of snaps in the toughest conference in college football. Not to mention, either way, he's also better than anyone they currently have, and the thought of running it back with Lowe out there for another 17 games should scare everybody. If Maye's blindside is covered, that's a massive win and I'm on board with it.

 

[Real fan 02]

I think we're going with Campbell.

Agreed. This team needs a day 1 starting OT.. the last few years with the OL botching was like forgetting your anniversary and trying to find roses when all the shops closed for the day..

 

[Real fan 02]

Same. I think both Hunter and Carter won't be there, and the Patriots will take him. It's too big of a need and not really a reach because he's been rated as a top 10 pick and there's just a huge risk to trade down given that so many mocks have had him going in that 4-7 spot. It's not like he's a guy rated at 15-20 and they'd be taking him too high. I mean, if they can trade down 1 or two spots, great, but even then, I don't know if another tackle-needy team might grab him.

They need a starting caliber left tackle, and the kid played a ton of snaps in the toughest conference in college football. Not to mention, either way, he's also better than anyone they currently have, and the thought of running it back with Lowe out there for another 17 games should scare everybody. If Maye's blindside is covered, that's a massive win and I'm on board with it.

100% correct. An offense cannot function without an OT. You can try all the band aids you want.. but solidifying that spot for your franchise QB is the biggest need. Lowe is fine as a practice squad/back up. But we know he's not an NFL starter. Josh I'm sure has to be on board of course.

 

[Ian]

100% correct. An offense cannot function without an OT. You can try all the band aids you want.. but solidifying that spot for your franchise QB is the biggest need. Lowe is fine as a practice squad/back up. But we know he's not an NFL starter. Josh I'm sure has to be on board of course.

He's not the prototypical guy, but they need Pro Bowl caliber linemen. He's about the same size as Lowe but far more athletic, and he's already shown enough on tape that he can handle it. That and he's heard so much talk all offseason that I'm sure he's heading into the league with an added chip on his shoulder, which certainly isn't a bad thing. Gives him some additional motivation to prove his doubters wrong.

 

[Steve102]

Same. I think both Hunter and Carter won't be there, and the Patriots will take him. It's too big of a need and not really a reach because he's been rated as a top 10 pick and there's just a huge risk to trade down given that so many mocks have had him going in that 4-7 spot. It's not like he's a guy rated at 15-20 and they'd be taking him too high. I mean, if they can trade down 1 or two spots, great, but even then, I don't know if another tackle-needy team might grab him.

They need a starting caliber left tackle, and the kid played a ton of snaps in the toughest conference in college football. Not to mention, either way, he's also better than anyone they currently have, and the thought of running it back with Lowe out there for another 17 games should scare everybody. If Maye's blindside is covered, that's a massive win and I'm on board with it.

I am on board with Campbell. He's one of the top rated guys in this draft, regardless of how he stacks up in other drafts.

 

[Ian]

I am on board with Campbell. He's one of the top rated guys in this draft, regardless of how he stacks up in other drafts.

It's tough. They're so thin at the tackle position that there are too many risks. If Moses gets hurt, Wallace can potentially step in on the right. But they have no one - aside from Lowe - who you can look at and be confident starting on the other. I do like Membou (he actually ran a better 40 than Campbell) but there are no guarantees he can make the change, which complicates things. Sort of feel like they have to take a chance on a player who started there throughout his collegiate career and played well enough to be where he is. Not to mention, he's coming into the league with some added fire, given all the talk that he can't do it, rather than as a guy who everyone talked up all spring.

But right now, they only have four true tackles on the roster (Wallace, Moses, Lowe, Jacobs). I think, as Mike Reiss wrote, I wouldn't be surprised if they take more than one this weekend. They absolutely need the depth.

Current Patriots Roster

Current New England Patriots Roster - The only sortable roster for NE Pats players, including contract, draft year, position, age, status and more.

www.patsfans.com

 

[mike_usagisan]

I think they take Campbell.

 

[Real fan 02]

He's not the prototypical guy, but they need Pro Bowl caliber linemen. He's about the same size as Lowe but far more athletic, and he's already shown enough on tape that he can handle it. That and he's heard so much talk all offseason that I'm sure he's heading into the league with an added chip on his shoulder, which certainly isn't a bad thing. Gives him some additional motivation to prove his doubters wrong.

Absolutely. He's more in the range of Matt light.. if we can get anything close to what Matt light gave for 10 seasons then it's a hit. As you mentioned that "chip".. is what's going to fuel him to become imo a future all pro.. the physical arm length is helpful.. but how's his attitude? His drive? His character? His willingness to win? That's the kind of guys Vrabel is filling his roster with. Campbell checks all those boxes. Like Drake his southern demeanor/mentality will help him vastly as he goes on in his career. I feel like he's the day 1 starter. I've come to the conclusion will Campbell is a Patriot over a month ago. QB play and OL has been our detriment for 5 seasons.

 

[Grogan14]

Do not do it! Have a look at the figure below
It will not end well

 

[Real fan 02]

Do not do it! Have a look at the figure below
It will not end well

Like Nike.... just do it...