Barring any decisions to trade back or trade up on the board, the New England Patriots are officially locked into pick No. 3 in the 2024 NFL draft.
There are reports the team could wait until after the draft to name a new general manager to keep continuity with the scouting department and the work they have already done.
However, one thing is clear: The Patriots need more talent across the board, and it starts in the NFL draft, where they can get the most bang for their buck with low cost, high impact players.
Here is our latest full seven-round 2024 NFL mock draft for the Patriots: