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.

Jordan Elliott, DT, Missouri

The defensive interior players aren’t getting much love in this year’s draft, but there are a number of good ones. Auburn’s Derrick Brown and South Carolina’s Javon Kinlaw seem likely to be off the board by 23. But Elliott could still be around. He’s not getting much first-round buzz, but he would do well in New England’s defensive front. He doesn’t always penetrate the backfield, but that’s probably because he drew so many double teams at the college level. That’s a testament to his skills.