The 2022 NFL draft took place a little less than two months ago. Nevertheless, ESPN is already identifying needs for the New England Patriots in next year’s draft.
The Patriots made the wide receiver position a focus this off-season. They traded for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker and drafted rookie Tyquan Thornton out of Baylor. These moves are in addition to what the team did last season in free agency. They signed wide receiver Kendrick Bourne and doubled down on tight ends in Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith.