Patriots.com

Mock Draft Breakdown 3.0 with Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar. The NFL Draft is less than three weeks away and with the Scouting Combine and the biggest portion of Free Agency in the rearview mirror, it's time for the third and final mock draft of 2023. Many of the same themes remain from its first two iterations, targeting the needs at wide receiver, tackle and cornerback are the priorities, while secondary needs like free safety and edge also factor in along with the quality depth at positions like tight end and nose tackle that can't be ignored. However, not all of the Patriots needs appear easily filled unless the Pats get aggressive. That's what I've done here, trading up twice to get guys I love, but questions would remain even with what I consider to be my favorite pretend Pats picks of the spring. What I'd feel great about though is really addressing the offense and putting some critical pieces in place that should help get the team back into the contending conversation.