The final exam has nearly arrived for the Patriots as the 2023 NFL Draft's three-day extravaganza begins Thursday night in Kansas City. Starting at the top of the draft, this is not a top-heavy year, with many teams having less than 15 players with first-round grades, a small number compared to other drafts. Furthermore, this class has little consensus beyond the first overall pick (Alabama QB Bryce Young), and many view prospects in the 25-125 range as close to equal talents. For the Patriots, I also wouldn't expect them to use all 11 draft selections they currently have with 75 players already on the roster. That would leave only four open spots for undrafted free-agent signings. They could cut players to make more room for rookies, but downsizing their draft haul to under ten players seems more realistic from this point of view.
Texas Tech
Alabama
Oregon
Mississippi
Old Dominion
Michigan
Minnesota
Georgia
Oklahoma