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Lots of Opportunities to Move Up<\/b><\/h2>\n

With the trade of Brandin Cooks to the Rams, the Patriots draft picks now look vastly different than they did a week ago. With two picks now in both the first and second rounds, they now have plenty of options to move up and around the draft board.<\/span><\/p>\n

For this particular mock draft, we didn\u2019t do any trading to move up or down the draft board, although we do feel that they will most certainly do so at some point as they now have no picks in the 4th or 5th rounds of the draft. <\/span><\/p>\n

We have been using the draft tool that the folks at<\/span> Fanspeak.com<\/span><\/a> that we\u2019ve been touting for awhile and it is really good and highly recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n

In their<\/span> \u201cOn the Clock\u201d<\/span><\/a> simulator, you are the GM for any NFL team. You can choose how many rounds you\u2019d like to draft for (1-7), and pick one of several big boards to choose from. The boards are all updated every Tuesday.<\/span><\/p>\n

The big boards for each site differ and the site has a random selection process that picks for the other 31 teams based upon the best player available and team needs that are constantly updated until it is your time to pick.<\/span><\/p>\n

For this second mock draft (4-5), I used the big board of <\/span>Draftek<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is our second mock draft attempt this year: <\/span>PatsFans<\/b> Mock 2.0<\/b><\/p>\n

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Round 1, Pick #23 Linebacker Rashaan Evans, Alabama:<\/b><\/p>\n

Evans somehow was still on the board at #23 and was too good a prospect to pass up. He\u2019s a quick twitch, versatile linebacker who can line up in the middle at the Mike, or on the outside and has tremendous sideline-to-sideline speed. He can cover tight ends, running backs and is a tremendous blitzer up the A-gaps. He\u2019s a big-time difference maker on defense and is a Day 1 starter. Read our <\/span>draft profile on him here:<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Round 1, Pick #31 Edge, Sam Hubbard, Ohio State:<\/b><\/p>\n

We stuck with our original pick at #31 with Hubbard as he was still there using a different big board. He’s not a one-trick pony that can scream off the edge and nothing else. But the Patriots with their style of defense want players who can set the edge first and also rush the passer. Hubbard is a well-rounded, good defensive end prospect.<\/span><\/p>\n

He gives that needed depth on the edge, can step in and play at a high level on Day 1, can play either side so he\u2019s versatile and can do a bit of everything.<\/span><\/p>\n

To see our draft<\/span> profile on him click here:<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Round 2, Pick #43 TE, Mike Gesicki, Penn State:<\/b>
\n<\/b>The Patriots pick up a long-term replacement for Rob Gronkowski who is\/was contemplating retirement. While no one can replace the best tight end in the NFL, there are several very good options in the draft.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gesicki has good size and moves pretty well for a guy at 6\u20195, 250-pounds. While he\u2019s not an elite athlete that will leave defenders in the dust, he has the best hands of any TE in the draft and is a classic overachiever. He\u2019s limited as a blocker and could use some more strength but would be a very good option in the flex or \u201cmove\u201d tight end role with Gronk.<\/span><\/p>\n

Round 2 Pick # 63 OT Tyrell Crosby, Oregon:<\/b>
\n<\/b>Crosby is an aggressive road grader in the running game, a mauler at 6\u20195, 320 pounds with excellent strength and power.<\/span><\/p>\n

He has improved in pass protection and has played both tackle positions as a four-year starter for the Ducks. <\/span><\/p>\n

Round 3, Pick #95 QB, Kyle Lauletta, Richmond:<\/b><\/p>\n

Lauletta has been widely mock drafted to the Patriots all spring…which usually means that he won\u2019t be coming. But by Round 3, the majority of the highly sought after quarterbacks were taken. Lauletta has the skill set to do very well with the Patriots.<\/span><\/p>\n

He throws a nice ball and leads his receivers well, he won\u2019t throw them into big hits. Lauletta has a quick release, very good footwork, moves well in the pocket and was a team leader. Doesn\u2019t have a cannon for an arm but is very tough, physically, and mentally. Learning from Brady for a year or two may be just what the doctor ordered. <\/span><\/p>\n

Lauletta\u2019s draft profile by us<\/span> can be seen here:<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Round 6, Pick #198 CB, Levi Wallace, Alabama:<\/b><\/p>\n

Wallace was a walk-on at Alabama because his father was from Tuscaloosa. High football I.Q. and considered to be a very high character player and person. Paid his dues and worked his way up to be a starter in 2017. <\/span><\/p>\n

Was the \u201cother guy\u201d on the Bama defense that opponents tried to pick on. He responded with three interceptions and 18 passes defensed. Sets the edge extremely well in the running game. Lacks experience but a good developmental prospect. Good length at 6\u20190, 185 pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Round 6, Pick #210 LB, Nick Deluca, North Dakota State:<\/b><\/p>\n

Deluca is a three-year starter, a three-down middle linebacker who has smarts, leadership, and toughness. Deluca is a very instinctive linebacker while not a burner and doesn\u2019t have great speed, he consistently plays faster because of his instincts. Has very good size at 6\u20192, 243 and covers well with good depth and can play both zone and man. Was an outstanding special teams\u2019 player and will immediately become part of the core unit in the NFL. <\/span><\/p>\n

Round 7, Pick #219 RB, Jordan Wilkins, Mississippi:<\/b><\/p>\n

Wilkins has good size at 6\u20190, 215 and had 1000 yard season in the SEC as a senior in 2017. He paid his dues and came on strong after very little wear and tear on his body. Had only 311 career touches in his five years. <\/span><\/p>\n

Wilkins runs with a low pad level but at times tries to bounce too much to the outside. Had 26 catches as a senior, and would be a nice addition to the running back by committee approach. His best football is still in front of him.<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow me on Twitter <\/span><\/i>@SteveB7SFG<\/span><\/i><\/a> or email me at <\/span><\/i>stevebpatsfans@gmail.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Listen to our <\/span><\/i>Patriots 4<\/span><\/i>th<\/span><\/i> and 2<\/span><\/i><\/a> podcasts on blog talk radio as the writers Russ Goldman, Derek Havens and I from <\/span><\/i>PatsFans.com<\/span><\/i><\/a> discuss the latest Patriots news Wednesdays at 12 noon.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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