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The Patriots took a big step forward in their second year after Tom Brady’s departure, with rookie quarterback Mac Jones taking over as the team’s starter in his first NFL season. New England went 10–7, but lost big to the division rival Bills in the wild-card round of the playoffs.
Now, Bill Belichick and the front office looks to surround Jones with some more talent through the 2022 NFL draft, after focusing on free agency a year ago.
The team made one fairly big move to the pre-draft front in the offseason, trading within the AFC East to acquire wide receiver DeVante Parker from the Dolphins. The team enters this week’s draft with nine picks, beginning with the No. 21 pick in the first round.
Here is how the Patriots’ draft has turned out thus far (to be updated during NFL draft):
- Round 1, Pick 21:
- Round 2, Pick 54:
- Round 3, Pick 85:
- Round 4, Pick 127:
- Round 5, Pick 158:
- Round 6, Pick 183:
- Round 6, Pick 200:
- Round 6, Pick 210:
- Round 7, Pick 245:
The 2022 NFL draft begins with the first round on Thursday, April 28 at 8 p.m. ET. The second and third rounds take place on Friday, beginning at 7 p.m. Rounds four through seven take place on Saturday, beginning at Noon.
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