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Patriots Mock Draft #4<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I have chosen to stick with the Pro Football Focus Draft Simulator.\u00a0 I feel they update their data based on the mock drafts that are conducted on their site and players are moved up and down the draft board accordingly.\u00a0 This was a curious mock draft since no team wanted the 21st<\/sup> pick or they were so far down (2nd<\/sup> round) that I couldn\u2019t predict if a player I liked would still be available.\u00a0 Therefore there was no one to trade down with.<\/p>\n

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1st<\/sup> Round Pick #21 \u2013 Bernhard Raimann LT Central Michigan<\/strong> \u2013 Originally I had CB as the biggest need and there was one player available that I would consider a #1 CB.\u00a0 I chose to go in another direction.\u00a0 Evan Lazar made Raimann his 1st<\/sup> round pick in a previous mock draft and that opened my eyes to this glaring need for the Patriots.\u00a0 Isaiah Wynn is playing out his 5th-year option of his rookie contract.\u00a0 Wynn has been inconsistent.\u00a0 At times he is all world and other times it’s like he never played the position before.\u00a0 Additionally, the Patriots re-signed Trent Brown to a two-year contract.\u00a0 Brown is still questionable due to his injury history over the past two years.\u00a0 Therefore picking a tackle that could be the foundation of the O-line for years to come is essential.<\/p>\n

Raimann stands 6\u20196\u201d, weighs 303 lbs, ran a blazing 5.05 40, ran a 4.49 Short Shuttle, and posted 30 reps on the Bench Press.\u00a0 His arm length measurement is 32 7\/8<\/sup> which is slightly below the desired 33\u201d length.\u00a0 A converted TE, he has the footwork to handle the pass rush.\u00a0 Raimann played very well in two non-conference games against SEC opponents Missouri and LSU.\u00a0 However, he didn’t play well in the Senior Bowl against other top pass rushers.\u00a0 He was unable to anchor his base and was pushed back into the backfield.\u00a0 Also, Raimann is a 25-year-old rookie.\u00a0 He will need a year of good coaching to improve his technique and get functionally stronger.\u00a0 Born in Austria, he came to the US as an exchange student and picked up football.<\/p>\n

2nd<\/sup> Round Pick #54 \u2013 Jalen Pitre CB Baylor<\/strong> \u2013 I did not expect to see the fleet Pitre available with the 54th<\/sup> pick.\u00a0 In almost every draft I have done, Troy Andersen LB Montana St. has been the pick. Pitre has been close to a 1st<\/sup> round pick. He is 5\u201911\u201d, 195 lbs, ran a 4.46 40, 6.74 3-Cone, 4.15 Short Shuttle, 35″ vertical leap, and 16 reps in the Bench Press.\u00a0 A Hybrid Safety and Cornerback, he has the ability to match up one on one with the opponent\u2019s top receiver and has strong tackling abilities like a strong safety.\u00a0 PFF has him listed as a CB whereas most sites list him as a Safety.\u00a0 The two-time Big 12 1st<\/sup> team All-Conference player was also the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year.\u00a0 Pitre had 70 tackles, 3 Forced Fumbles (FF), 3 Fumble Recoveries, 2.5 Sacks, 2 INT, and 7 Pass Breakups.\u00a0 He is the only player in all divisions to have 3 FF, 3 FR and 2 INT.<\/p>\n

3rd<\/sup> Round Pick #85 \u2013 Calvin Austin III WR Memphis<\/strong> \u2013 the diminutive wideout, Austin has speed to burn.\u00a0 He is exactly what they need at the slot or Z position.\u00a0 Jakobi Meyers filled that role but he does not possess the ability to separate.\u00a0 \u00a0Austin is 5\u2019 8\u201d. 170lbs, ran a 4.32 40, 6.65 3-Cone, 4.07 Short Shuttle, 37\u201d Vertical, and 11 reps on the Bench Press.\u00a0 He showed off his ability to win at the line of scrimmage, consistently putting the DBs in trail position.\u00a0 His ability to run crossing patterns and get yards after the catch is terrific.\u00a0 Additionally, he has Punt Return experience.\u00a0 When opponents kicked to Austin, and it wasn’t often,\u00a0 he averaged 11 yards per PR including a 94 yard TD.\u00a0 This guy is a playmaker and a threat all over the field.\u00a0 He can win on those short arrow routes that Julian Edelman and Wes Welker use to run.<\/p>\n

4th<\/sup> Round #127 \u2013 Malcom Rodriquez LB Oklahoma State<\/strong> \u2013 The former safety turned ILB led Oklahoma St in tackles, as he was all over the field.\u00a0 Rodriquez only stands 5\u201911\u201d, 236 lbs, ran a 4.52 (4.5 handheld) 40, 39 \u00bd \u00a0<\/sup>Vertical, 7.02 3-Cone, 4.13 Short Shuttle, and an amazing 36 reps on the Bench Press.\u00a0 That Bench Press number would have been tops for an Offensive Lineman at the combine.\u00a0 His production at Oklahoma St is off the charts.\u00a0 He finished with 129 tackles in 2021, 89 (in the shortened 2020 season), and 103 in 2019 for a total of 408 over his 5 years at Oklahoma St.\u00a0 In 2021 his 129 tackles were #1 in the Big 12, with 16 tackles for loss #1 in Big 12, his 408 career tackles were #3 all-time in Big 12, 252 career solo tackles #3 all-time in Big 12.\u00a0 He was a 1st<\/sup> team all-conference player in 21.\u00a0 Rodriquez is a tackling machine.\u00a0 I am sure that he would be a key contributor on Special Teams immediately while he learns the nuances of the NFL and the Patriots system.\u00a0 His speed cannot be ignored.\u00a0 If you notice the consistent theme is improving the team speed.<\/p>\n

5th<\/sup> Round #158 (Acquired from Miami) Jack Sanborn ILB Wisconsin<\/strong> \u2013 back-to-back LB selections. The Badger ILB stands 6\u20192\u201d, 239lbs, ran a 4.73 40, 4.34 short shuttle, 6.96 3-cone, 20 reps in the Bench Press. \u00a0\u00a0Sanborn led Wisconsin in tackles in 2019 and 2020.\u00a0 He had 208 career tackles but was overshadowed by teammate Leo Chenal in 2021.\u00a0 The Draft Network likes Sanborn\u2019s versatility stating \u201c(Sanborn) has, at a minimum, shown he\u2019s cerebral and physically competent in all phases of the position. He\u2019s had success in various stretches as a pass defender (three INTs in 2019), as a penetration player (14.5 tackles for loss in 2021), and as a rally defender to the ball (led the team in tackles in both 2019 and 2020)\u201d.\u00a0 Both LBs are not your usual Patriots type of LBs, but more like what the rest of the league is moving towards.\u00a0 The acquisition of Mack Wilson may be an indication that NE is moving away from the thumper type of LB like Ja\u2019Whaun Bentley.<\/p>\n

5th<\/sup> Round #170 (Acquired from Tampa Bay) Eiyoma Uwazurike DT Iowa State<\/strong> \u2013 This is a player that has been flying under the radar.\u00a0 You can\u2019t miss his size at 6\u20196\u201d, 313 lbs, 5.32 40, 7.58 3-cone, 4.75 short shuttle, 23 reps on the bench press.\u00a0 He has 35 1\/8<\/sup> inch arm length, 84 \u00be inch wingspan.\u00a0 \u00a0According to the Draft Network, \u201cthe 2020 season was the first season where Uwazurike was named the starter for the entire season. Going into the 2021 season, Uwazurike was primed for a big year and he had one. He was named First-Team All-Big-12 and recorded nine sacks, proving to be Uwazurike’s most productive season by far. As a prospect Uwazurike is a big, powerful defensive lineman that can generate movement. He is best when he has a predetermined stunt or slant called and he can use his quickness to shoot gaps. Early on, Uwazurike can contribute as a player who disrupts the run\u201d.\u00a0 He is best suited as a 3-4 DE that is a 2 down run-stopper.\u00a0 \u00a0Uwazurike had a great 2021 season with 9 sacks from his DT position, 43 tackles, and 12 tackles for loss. \u00a0His height and long arms sometimes work against him and he will need to be coached up.<\/p>\n

6th<\/sup> Round #200 Jaivon Heiligh WR Coastal Carolina<\/strong> \u2013 Another player that most people don\u2019t know anything about. \u00a0At 6\u20191\u201d, 202 lbs, Heiligh ran a pedestrian 4.66 40 at his Pro Day when he was expected to run 4.4.\u00a0 His 3-Cone drill was 7.15 and 4.53 short shuttle.\u00a0 Both numbers are below the Patriots’ standards. The last two seasons were very good for Heiligh.\u00a0 In 2020 he had 65 receptions for 998 yards and 10 TDs and in 2021, 66 receptions for 1128 yards and 7 TDs in back to back 11 win seasons for Coastal Carolina.\u00a0 Heiligh can play and has played all the WR positions. Although he lacks speed, his best position is probably as a slot receiver.\u00a0 The Draft Network had this to say about him, \u201c(Heiligh) has shown to have good hands to pluck the ball out of the air and secure the catch. Heiligh is most comfortable once he has created separation and can really concentrate on bringing the ball in. The aspect of his game that he needs to develop is catching the ball in contested situations or with defenders in close proximity\u201d.<\/p>\n

6th<\/sup> Round #210 Decobie Durant CB South Carolina State<\/strong> \u2013 SC State is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU).\u00a0 The NFL, the Senior Bowl, and the HBCU bowl have put a greater emphasis on giving players from HBCU schools exposure.\u00a0 Durant burst on the public scene with an exemplary HBCU combine held during the Senior Bowl week.\u00a0 His 4.38 40 yard dash stood out.\u00a0 At 5\u201910\u201d 183 lbs, he also ran a 4,42 short shuttle and 7.02 3-cone drill.\u00a0 He had a 2 Interception game against Clemson which made the scouts stand up and take notice.\u00a0 This is a flyer on an athlete that you hope can develop.\u00a0 You can\u2019t teach speed, but if the Patriots coaches are good (????) they can develop a player like Durant and turn him into a Malcolm Butler. Initially, Durant will be a Special Teams player.<\/p>\n

DeVante Parker traded by Dolphins to Divisional Rival Patriots<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before we get too excited, we need to look at this trade for what it’s worth.\u00a0 The Dolphins would never knowingly help the Patriots by trading a player to them that could assist the Patriots in making the playoffs or finishing ahead of the Dolphins in the division.\u00a0 What do they know that the Patriots don\u2019t?<\/p>\n

Parker has a long injury history, including most recently a hamstring injury that limited him to 9 games in 2021.\u00a0 His stat line was 50 catches for 515 yards and 2 TDs.\u00a0 In 2019 he had his best season while staying healthy.\u00a0 He had 72 receptions for 1202 yards and 9 TDs.\u00a0 That season was under Offensive Coordinator and former Patriots WR coach Chad O\u2019Shea.\u00a0 The significance of that is that O\u2019Shea installed an offensive system similar to the Patriots. \u00a0\u00a0The terminology was similar as was the heavy amount of option pass routes.\u00a0 Parker thrived in this system.\u00a0 Parker toasted the Patriots and Stephon Gilmore specifically, in the final game of the 2019 season.\u00a0 He had 8 catches for 137 yards.<\/p>\n

An interesting stat was brought up by Michael Felger on NBC Sports Sunday.\u00a0 DeVante Parker led all receivers in the number of contested catches made (69) over the past 5 years.\u00a0 The second was Julio Jones and 3rd<\/sup> was Michael Williams.\u00a0 That means he is very strong on what are 50\/50 balls.\u00a0 What it also means is that he is not getting separation.\u00a0 Mac Jones is risk-averse, and if Parker is not getting open, then he is not getting the ball! \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Parker is not a true #1 WR.\u00a0 He does not have the speed to threaten over the top.\u00a0 Miami chose to pay Cedric Wilson $2M more than Parker and keep him.\u00a0 The Patriots got him because his salary was reasonable and he was under control for two seasons at that reasonable number.\u00a0 The Patriots traded a draft pick they will get as compensation for JC Jackson in 2023 while getting a 5th<\/sup> round pick in 2022 (a deeper draft year).\u00a0 \u00a0All this for a drop of 67 picks!<\/p>\n

From early accounts, it appears that Parker will come to camp with a huge chip on his shoulder.\u00a0 He seems very motivated.\u00a0 The 29-year-old veteran would like nothing better than to bury his old team. \u00a0Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Parker chose New England when he had multiple opportunities elsewhere. \u00a0Atlanta, Green Bay, and Houston were in negotiations with Miami and Parker’s agent.\u00a0 Isn\u2019t that tampering when a player is under contract with another team?\u00a0 Patriots were with Miami GM Chris Grier all last week on the Pro Day circuit.<\/p>\n

Time will tell who wins this trade.\u00a0 Can Parker stay healthy?\u00a0 Will he be the favorite target of Mac Jones?<\/p>\n

Patriots work out Miami QB D’Eriq King<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a curious link!\u00a0 Patriots defacto QB coach Joe Judge held a private workout of King at his Pro Day.\u00a0 King threw and then worked out at Wide Receiver and caught the ball just as he did at the combine.\u00a0 His 40-yard dash at the Miami Pro-Day is in dispute.\u00a0 My source for all Pro Day workouts is Alex “Punter Apologist” Katson from Neptune Scouting.\u00a0 His spreadsheet is an invaluable resource.\u00a0 Katson lists King’s workout as 4.65.\u00a0 I saw another Internet report that Kings time was 4.48!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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