Patriots' Draft Mystery: Anything Goes at 31

0:00On April 20th, for the last two years, New England Patriots draft picks were no surprise. They grabbed quarterback Drake Maye third overall in 2024. Then offensive tackle Will Campbell fourth in 2025. But heading into this year's NFL draft at pick number 31, everything's wide open with no clear front runner. The team's later slot means they're not picking first, and their roster has multiple holes without one screaming need. They could target edge rusher, another tackle or guard, wide receiver, defensive tackle, or even safety plenty of options on the table. Mott draft experts are all over the map too. Across 143 first round mocksons free agency ended, no player dominates for the pats. Heirs on the state tackle Max Iannocker leads with just 9%, tying them with the chargers as the most unpredictable squad. In the last seven days alone, hobby drafters made over 5,000 picks at 31, spreading love to 27 different players who got 10, or more nods.

1:01Auburn edge rusher Keldrick Falk surged ahead recently, landing their 27% of the time. That shift from sure things to total mystery has fans buzzing as the draft nears could be anyone in Foxboro lighting it up come fall. That's your update from NFL news today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.