{"id":120886,"date":"2023-03-21T08:30:06","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T12:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/?p=120886"},"modified":"2023-03-21T08:30:06","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T12:30:06","slug":"offensive-tackle-most-likely-patriots-first-round-pick-in-2023-nfl-draft-according-to-oddsmakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/?p=120886","title":{"rendered":"Offensive Tackle Most Likely Patriots First Round Pick in 2023 NFL Draft According to Oddsmakers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t
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The Patriots went into the 2023 offseason with major holes at three positions: offensive tackle, wide receiver, and cornerback.<\/p>\n

Despite not making a major splash (yet), they’ve improved at all three spots since the new league year began. Jonathan Jones<\/a> is returning at cornerback, JuJu Smith-Schuster will replace Jakobi Meyers at slot receiver<\/a>, and Riley Reiff and Calvin Anderson will add much-needed depth at the tackle position<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While another move could be imminent, a majority of New England’s next transactions will come in April’s draft. They’re most likely to take a shot at offensive tackle with their first pick according to our exclusive wagering partners at FanDuel Sportsbook<\/a>. Here are the odds:<\/p>\n

Position of First Player Drafted<\/h3>\n

Offensive Tackle\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 +210<\/p>\n

Wide Receiver\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 +300<\/p>\n

Cornerback\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0+380<\/p>\n

Defensive Lineman\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0+850<\/p>\n

Linebacker\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 +850<\/p>\n

Safety\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0+950<\/p>\n

Tight End \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 +1900<\/p>\n

Running Back\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0+3400<\/p>\n

Quarterback\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0+6000<\/p>\n

If you look at the trend, the Patriots have filled the quote-unquote “biggest hole” on their roster through the first round in each of the last two NFL drafts. 2021 was quarterback with Mac Jones and 2022 was guard with Cole Strange.<\/p>\n

Despite already addressing each of the top three holes mentioned above, cornerback remains New England’s largest. They re-signed Jon Jones, but they also cut Jalen Mills, leaving their length at the position suspect to say the least. Here’s a look at the heights of their expected corner rotation heading into 2023 (h\/t Alex Barth<\/a>):<\/p>\n