The New England Patriots are coming off their worst season since 1992 when they won just two games and secured the first overall pick, selecting Drew Bledsoe and changing the direction of the organization.
New England's 4-13 record in 2023 led to the departure of head coach Bill Belichick, who had been the team's head coach and de facto general manager since 2000.
At this point, the Patriots hold the third overall pick in this week's draft, putting them in position to add a potentially franchise-altering quarterback after the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders make their selections. However, with new de facto general manager Eliot Wolf and head coach Jerod Mayo now leading the team, there are still many who believe New England could trade back to acquire more picks.
The Patriots will have eight picks to make in the seven-round selection event, but just three of them are in the first 100 picks.
The Sporting News is tracking the Patriots' 2024 NFL Draft selections, from the first round to the seventh. Follow along with the picks below.
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Patriots draft picks 2024: When does New England pick next?
- Round 1, Pick No. 3: QB Drake Maye - North Carolina
- Round 2, Pick No. 37: WR Ja'Lynn Polk - Washington
- Round 3, Pick No. 68: OT Caedan Wallace - Penn State
- Round 4, Pick No. 103: OL Layden Robinson - Texas A&M
- Round 4, Pick No. 110: WR Javon Baker - UCF
- Round 6, Pick No. 180: CB Marcellas Dial - South Carolina
- Round 6, Pick No. 193: QB Joe Milton - Tennessee
- Round 7, Pick No. 231: TE Jaheim Bell - Florida State
Patriots NFL Draft order 2024
Round | Pick (Overall) | Selection |
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1 | 3 | QB Drake Maye (North Carolina) |
2 | 37 (from LAC) | WR Ja'Lynn Polk (Washington) |
3 | 68 | OT Caedan Wallace (Penn State) |
4 | 103 | OL Layden Robinson (Texas A&M) |
4 | 110 (from LAC) | WR Javon Baker (UCF) |
6 | 180 | CB Marcellas Dial (South Carolina) |
6 | 193 (from JAX) | QB Joe Milton (Tennessee) |
7 | 231 (from CHI) | TE Jaheim Bell (Florida State) |
Patriots NFL Draft needs
- Quarterback: New England traded Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars this offseason for just a sixth-round pick after the team failed to put talented weapons and a competent coaching staff around him. They also signed journeyman Jacoby Brissett, whose career began with the Patriots back in 2016. His signing shouldn't preclude New England from using their top selection on a quarterback, as Brissett can either be a competent backup or a temporary starter until a rookie is ready to go.
- Wide receiver: New England's wide receiver room currently includes Kendrick Bourne (coming off of a torn ACL), K.J. Osborn, DeMario Douglas, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Jalen Reagor, Tyquan Thornton, Kayshon Boutte, T.J. Luther and Kawaan Baker. That group doesn't exactly scare opposing defensive coordinators and cornerbacks. The Patriots have been needing a true top wideout for whoever is under center to throw to, and whether they add one through the draft or by trade, they shouldn't go into the season with this room the way it is.
- Offensive tackle: Wolf told members of the media at his pre-draft press conference that if the season were to start today, they'd be starting Chukwuma Okorafor at left tackle. That plan doesn't seem like the best one, considering he hasn't played on that side since college, and he was benched as the Pittsburgh Steelers right tackle last season. So, while the right side seems to be in good hands with the re-signed Mike Ownenu, New England should consider using one of their top picks to at least bring competition for the left tackle spot.
Patriots mock draft 2024
Here is how the Patriots' draft could unfold in 2024, according to TSN's Vinnie Iyer's seven-round mock draft:
Round | Pick | Player | Position | College |
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1 | 13 | Jayden Daniels | QB | LSU |
2 | 34 | Adonai Mitchell | WR | Texas |
3 | 68 | Kiran Amedgadjie | OT | Yale |
4 | 102 | Theo Johnson | TE | Penn State |
5 | 137 | Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | Auburn |
6 | 180 | Tahj Washington | WR | USC |
6 | 193 | Dillon Johnson | RB | Washington |
7 | 231 | X'Zauvea Gaudin | G | Liberty |