Patriots Mock: Max Iheanachor, Treydan Stukes, Keyron Crawford

0:00It's March 30th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. The NFL draft is creeping up fast, less than a month out, and in this fresh mock, the New England Patriots snag Arizona State Offensive Tackle Max. Ihanacore at Pick 31 in Round 1. At 6 foot 6 and 321 pounds, he's got the size and smooth movement to lock down right Tackle Long Term, especially with the Pat's eyeing top-tier lineman ranked in the top 40. Earlier this week, Mox highlighted their secondary needs so they grab Arizona defensive back trading stokes at 63 in Round 2. This corner safety hybrid, turning 26 soon, pulls in plays like a magnet and brings captain level leadership. Then, in Round 3, Pick 95 goes to Auburn Edge Defender, Keyron Crawford, a late starter from basketball with length to rush and cover. These moves hit hard on depth issues, giving quarterback Drake May reliable protection

1:01of front and playmakers out wide. Fans are buzzing about building around the young signal caller, while the defense gets versatile pieces to plug holes left by injuries and free. Agency Patriots trade up in Round 4, swapping their 125 and a sixth rounder to Tampa Bay for Pick 116, landing USC. Why receiver Jacobi Lane, a 6 foot 4 contested catch beast perfect for May's arm? They follow with Cincinnati tight end Joe Royer at 131. Then load up late with Georgia guard Mike Amoris, Buffalo linebacker, Redd, Murdoch for his fumble forcing Thump, Florida Edge, George Gums Jr.'s raw athleticism and Georgia tech defensive Tackle, Jordan Van Den Berg's pro, Day Explosion. Overall this mock stacks the line with beef, arms May with targets and sprinkles in high upside defenders, setting New England up to compete sooner than expected.