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.

Zach Baun, LB, Wisconsin

Another linebacker, another body type that’s not quite right for New England. But that’s sort of the direction that the NFL is headed. Perhaps the Patriots will be at peace with adjusting their lineup to smaller linebackers. Even though he’s smaller than Kyle Van Noy, Baun drew that comparison on NFL.com. That’s because the Wisconsin product isn’t just an able pass rusher — Baun sets the edge with authority as a run defender.