One defensive lineman for the Patriots to target in every round of the 2022 draft

Where might Bill Belichick target a defensive lineman in this year’s class?

After the New England Patriots struggled for yet another year in defending the run, you can bet Bill Belichick is going to add talent to his defensive line. New England also has a lack of talent at the EDGE spot across from Matthew Judon, with Kyle Van Noy, Jamie Collins and Chase Winovich no longer with the team.

So the Patriots clearly need help — and it wouldn’t hurt to add cheap, young talent to the defensive line. That’s what the draft is good for. Here’s a look at a defensive lineman the Patriots could target in every round of the NFL draft.