Grade the Patriots Draft: Instant Reaction

[Real fan 02]

I can’t remember a better draft. I think they got 4 guys who will start early in their careers the first two days, and I think Woodson will end up being the starting free safety, with Farmer and Swinson parts of the rotation at their respective positions. They also added a new long snapper and kicker. That’s as productive a draft as you’re going to get.

Interestingly that Woodson was former teammates with Hawkins in college.. he just may take his job.. I'm really high on farmer he is going to be a wrecking ball at DT..

 

[Real fan 02]

Agree but I'm a wait and see guy

I've been waiting 5 years... but I get your point! RW..

 

[Clonamery]

Well, we can look forward to next year’s draft with 9 picks!

10.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Well, we can look forward to next year’s draft with 9 picks!

Right now we have 10 picks in the 2026 draft. Original 7 plus 2025 draft KC trade, Uche and Godchaux trades.

 

[Clonamery]

Right now we have 10 picks in the 2026 draft. Original 7 plus 2025 draft KC trade, Uche and Godchaux trades.

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4 x 2
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6 x 2
7 x 2

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Interestingly that Woodson was former teammates with Hawkins in college.. he just may take his job.. I'm really high on farmer he is going to be a wrecking ball at DT..

Woodson is taller than D McC, heavier than D McC, and faster than D McC. Looking good to replace D McC.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

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4 x 2
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6 x 2
7 x 2

Is Boutte worth a draft pick? Maybe?

 

[Real fan 02]

Is Boutte worth a draft pick? Maybe?

We'd likely get a 6th.. rather keep him. His a good player for us..

Woodson is taller than D McC, heavier than D McC, and faster than D McC. Looking good to replace D McC.

I like Woodson.. he could definitely solve the FS spot that we have sorely missed.. he can free up peppers and Dugger to punish RBs and TEs.

 

[TomPatriot]

Right now we have 10 picks in the 2026 draft. Original 7 plus 2025 draft KC trade, Uche and Godchaux trades.

My bad. Forgot about the Uche trade.

 

[Steve102]

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

We'd likely get a 6th.. rather keep him. His a good player for us..

I like Woodson.. he could definitely solve the FS spot that we have sorely missed.. he can free up peppers and Dugger to punish RBs and TEs.

Hollins
Williams
Diggs
Chism III
Douglas

Bourne
Polk
Boutte
Baker

Unless there are a lot of injuries, Boutte is gone.

 

[Real fan 02]

Hollins
Williams
Diggs
Chism III
Douglas

Bourne
Polk
Boutte
Baker

Unless there are a lot of injuries, Boutte is gone.

Wouldn't be so sure on Boutte One.. his upside is higher than KB.. I actually think KB is gone.. chism is an UDFA.. we'll see.. if he's any good.. PS is where he likely ends up.

 

[MrBigglesWorth]

Vrabels is intent on building a tough running team. Solid draft. Are they going to bring back the FB

 

[Real fan 02]

Vrabels is intent on building a tough running team. Solid draft. Are they going to bring back the FB

Yes they signed one. UDFA

 

[Real fan 02]

My bad. Forgot about the Uche trade.

We are lucky to have even gotten a 7th for God-awful..

 

[Real fan 02]

Woodson is taller than D McC, heavier than D McC, and faster than D McC. Looking good to replace D McC.

Adding to my post. I also forgot to mention in my conversation with RobertWeathers.. on the safeties.. the disappearance of the field general FS has affected the secondary.. Peppers and Dugger have to do more and play out of positions.. to your good point Woodson fits the bill and has excellent ball skills unlike Hawkins..

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Adding to my post. I also forgot to mention in my conversation with RobertWeathers.. on the safeties.. the disappearance of the field general FS has affected the secondary.. Peppers and Dugger have to do more and play out of positions.. to your good point Woodson fits the bill and has excellent ball skills unlike Hawkins..

Agree. That is why they reached for Woodson, they really want a FS and Hawkins is not that guy.

 

[Real fan 02]

Agree. That is why they reached for Woodson, they really want a FS and Hawkins is not that guy.

Yes! I imagine vrable and Williams want marpu up around the LOS more as well.. Hawkins is a special teams player. Schooler has been more impressive at S then he has

 

[State]

My bad. Forgot about the Uche trade.

Don’t worry. It’s easy to do. The player is forgettable, too. And to think Belichick traded up, using a second-rounder on him! Malfeasance of the first order.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Yes! I imagine vrable and Williams want marpu up around the LOS more as well.. Hawkins is a special teams player. Schooler has been more impressive at S then he has

Schooler has been good but only moving towards the line of scrimmage.

We need a FS that covers TEs, goes sideline to sideline, plays the deep part of the field, etc.