Patriots' Draft Buzz: 22 Players in the Spotlight

0:00On April 22nd, the New England Patriots are dropping hints about their draft plans through pre-draft meetings. Out of over 140 players they've connected with, 22 stand out for having multiple confirm interactions by combines, pro, days, and visits. This gives a peek into who they're eyeing most seriously before the big weekend. Teens keep a lot under wraps, but the data shows heavy interest in offensive tackles and interior linemen with four players at each spot getting. Double dips. Nobody top Missouri linebacker Khalil Jacobs though. He linked up at his pro day, went virtual, and even hit Gillette Stadium for a 30 visit. They maxed out all 30 available out-of-town slots hosting 24 players there, plus unlimited local visits for three more nearby prospects. It's all about simulating a regular game day to see if these guys fit the vibe in Foxboro. Mike Rable broke it down, saying they structure these to mimic meeting coaches and installs, just to spot the real deal and picture them on the roster soon.

1:01Last year, seven of their 11 picks had public pre-draft buzz, including three visitors, so the overlap feels real. With the draft kicking off soon, keep an eye on these names. They're primed to land in New England and shake up the squad. Stay locked in. With NFL News Today, AI-powered updates.