Providence Journal

Although it’s hard to project what head coach Bill Belichick will do, the Patriots' needs are evident. The Pats certainly need better depth for this season but what they will need a year from now should not be discounted. Building depth through the draft is the best way to preserve salary-cap space. In this mock draft, we consider depth at positions of need for 2022 and 2023. The goal is to add impact players who will develop into starting-caliber players. You’ll notice good athletes and several prospects who were team captains, which is something the Patriots covet. Here’s our third Patriots mock draft: