13 realistic first-round options for Patriots in the 2020 NFL Draft

Looking at the most compelling options that should be on the board for the Patriots at 23.

Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma

This linebacker isn’t exactly the Patriots’ prototype. He’s 6-foot-2, 240 pounds, which would make him 15 pounds lighter than Jamie Collins and 20 pounds lighter than Dont’a Hightower. Even Chase Winovich (6-foot-3, 250 pounds) is bigger than Murray. Still, there’s no denying Murray’s production with over 257 tackles, 8.5 sacks and 29.5 tackles for loss over the last two seasons. He’s fast and strong, but needs some coaching on being in the right place at the right time. Under Belichick, Murray would flourish.