DRAFT DAY! Who Will Patriots Select in the First Round?

We made it! Happy Draft Day!

The 2023 NFL Draft officially opens at 8pm EST tonight and from what we’ve learned thus far, we’re in for quite the wild ride.

Though it’s seemingly mentioned every single offseason, what may unfold tonight truly feels like “the great unknown”.

We can, however, use some context clues like the betting odds from our exclusive wagering partners at Fanduel Sportsbook, to make an educated guess on what may happen. Here’s a look at the position they think the Patriots will take in the first round:

Position of Patriots First Drafted Player

Offensive Lineman           +200

Quarterback                       +300

Cornerback                         +400

Wide Receiver                   +500

Defensive Lineman           +600

Tight End                          +1600

Running Back                  +2000

Safety                                 +4000

Linebacker                        +4000

Quarterback?! Yup. Apparently, the second likeliest scenario is to bring in some competition for Mac Jones, or maybe even trade him.

While this feels like premature odds shifting to me due to baseless rumors, you just never know.

Here’s a look at some realistic option at who the Patriots coyld select tonight, in order of most likely position (at FanDuel). Click the player’s names for a tweet with a blurb and a video on each:

Offensive Lineman (+200)

Broderick Jones, Georgia

Peter Skoronski, Northwestern

Dawand Jones, Ohio State

Quarterback (+300)

Anthony Richardson, Florida

Will Levis, Kentucky

Hendon Hooker, Tennessee

Cornerback (+400)

Christian Gonzalez, Oregon

Joey Porter Jr., Penn State

Devon Witherspoon, Illinois

Wide Receiver (+500)

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State

Zay Flowers, Boston College

Jordan Addison, USC

Defensive Lineman (+600)

Jalen Carter, Georgia

Tight End (+1600)

Darnell Washington, Georgia

Dalton Kincaid, Utah

Running Back (+2000)

Bijan Robinson, Texas

Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama

Safety (+4000)

Brian Branch, Alabama

Linebacker (+4000)

Lukas Van Ness, Iowa

Trenton Simpson, Clemson

As Mac Jones would say, “The hay is in the barn”. Now it’s time to sit back and see how this thing actually plays out.

We’ll have Patriots Beat, CLNS Draft Central, and more all weekend long covering what happens during the draft for New England. Follow along for it all!

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