Tom Brady famously kept track of the six quarterbacks selected before him before the Patriots took him in the 2000 NFL draft.
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New England Draft Picks
New England Patriots
Drake
Maye
1
Rnd
3
Pk
QB
Position
Draft Grade: A
Pre-Draft Rank: 1
School: N. Carolina
Height:6' 4"
Weight: 230
Expert Commentary
The Patriots got a dynamite prospect in Drake Maye. Maye did a ton of heavy lifting for the Tar Heels last season and is a player with legitimate superstar upside. He's just 21 years old and has already shown flashes of elite downfield, tight-window accuracy to go along with fantastic running ability for a bigger quarterback. Home run pick for the Patriots as they officially start a new era for the franchise.
New England Patriots
Ja'Lynn
Polk
2
Rnd
5
Pk
WR
Position
Draft Grade: B+
Pre-Draft Rank: 36
School: Washington
Height:6' 1"
Weight: 203
Expert Commentary
The Patriots are giving Drake Maye a rookie wide receiver to run with next year. The Patriots needed to add receiver talent to their roster in the draft and found a tough player to help in the slot for their offense. Polk might not be a burner, but he should be a strong option over the middle of the field for the Patriots.
New England Patriots
Caedan
Wallace
3
Rnd
4
Pk
OL
Position
Draft Grade: B-
School: Penn St.
Height:6' 5"
Weight: 328
Expert Commentary
Solid pick up for the Patriots, who can have a long-term right tackle to protect Drake Maye. Wallace might not be ready to play right away, but he really does have the movement skills and talent to be a starting tackle down the road.