Patriots Mock Draft: Supercharging Maye's Support

0:00On March 25, Patriots fans check out this second mock draft of the cycle, aimed at supercharging Drake May's supporting cast. The strategy shifts from grabbing a receiver right away to bolstering that playoff tested defense while fixing both lines of scrimmage. Top pick in Round 1, pick 31, goes to Edge Defender R Mason Thomas from Oklahoma, a speedy pass rusher with 15.5 sacks over. Two seasons, perfect for the stunts and twists. Starting on that, Round 2 brings wide receiver Malachai Fields from Notre Dame at pick 63. This big 6 foot 4 target excels in contested catches and ball tracking, giving May a reliable safety blanket despite a slower 40 time. Then in Round 3, pick 95 snags tied in Oscar Del from Georgia, a former top high school prospect who battled a flit injury but flashed. Athleticism at his protee, mid rounds address depth needs, like offensive tackle Jew Bowrie from Boston College in Round 4, pick 125, a versatile pass protector.

1:03Who could bulk up for a future starting spot? They add defensive tackle Ray Sean Benny from Michigan right after, a run stuffing leader plus safety VJ, paying from Kansas State in Round 5 to handle tight ends near the line. Later picks fill out the roster with athletic linebacker Lander Barton from Utah, physical corner Domani Jackson from Alabama, massive guard Jaden, Roberts also from Alabama, power back LeVion Moss from Texas A&M, and a sleeper tight end Carson Ryan from BYU in Round 7. These choices eye long term growth through 2027. Overall this mock keeps the defense humming while handing May some flashy weapons, blending immediate help with high upside projects as free agency. Football news powered by AI, this is NFL News Today, I'm Corey with The Story.