Time for the All-Dull draft board.
This is, by no means, what I think the team will do, what I want the team to do, or where necessarily they will find in each round. It's just a slightly basic way that the team will typically look at certain rounds of the draft, and coming up with a player that best meshes with the basic requirements of the position and round. Also, just because a player is on here doesn't mean he isn't a good player, or a player I don't like. Just probably not the most exciting player available
No JimmyG trade here, that would be too much fun.
32 Jourdan Lewis
he's actually been a personal favourite of a lot of people here, and with good reason. Elite coverage skills and ability to mirror, both on the perimeter and inside. Pats won't be scared off by his height, but will be pulled towards him for his professional coaching he received, positional versatility and elite 3 cone and leaping ability.
64 Dalvin Tomlinson
Interior d-line is always a position the Pats will feel comfortable drafting early, especially from a program they trust. He is probably the least known defender in Bama's front 7, but his ability to do everything inside will make him very appealing. He has great length and size, great strength, and an impressive wrestling career and life of perseverance to get to this point.
96 Daeshon Hall
Edge guys over 6'5 and 260 don't grow on trees, but they are what the Pats look for every time. He has the strength and power to play the edge and hold up in the run game. He has a lot of experience doing all the dirty work and seeing a lot of action given his counter part on the other edge. Pats will like him for his length, games started, ability to slide inside, and big conference competition.
103 Chad Wheeler
Not a great tackle draft, but a need is a need. I have wheeler in every one of my mocks because he seems like such an obvious Patriot style pick. Not the strongest guy for a tackle, but has great feet and movement skills. Not a powerful run blocker, but can get to the second level, which is what is needed in our blocking style. Pats will like him for all of those reasons, his pro style system and length he started for, in a major conference.
135 James Conner
Running back is a need, and power back especially could be very important. Conner has been on the radar for awhile, but the cancer diagnosis could have ended his career. Instead, he came back and returned to pummelling linebackers at the goal line. The pats will love him for perseverence, his toughness, leadership, and character.
155 George Kittle
Tight end is always a need in every draft for the Pats since BB is always searching for a new toy. Kittle isn't the most athletic, the biggest or strongest, but his toughness is his bread and butter. He can block, slip out for big gains and always in the middle of it. He's a favourite of his teammates and fans. Pats will love him for his versatility blocking, toughness, who coached him, level of competition and playing through injuries.
182 Harvey Langi
Not a popular name, but I think could be an interesting later round linebacker. He has great size and decent movement skills for the position. He could provide some real versatility as a run stopper, but possibly being able to stay on the field for passing downs and special teams. At this point, you are looking for players who can get on the field in some capacity from day 1. Langi isn't a star and never will be, but could give something in certain situations and provide some necessary depth.
242 James Onwualu
Back to another common name for me. Has played just about every position imaginable for someone his size (RB WR CB S LB) and has been a team and coaches favourite at Notre Dame. Being a special teams ace helps his cause and being a team captain does as well. Another special teamer with upside, another big program, another versatile defender, and another team captain.
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