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Twitter had varying reactions to Patriots’ Day 3 draft picks

There were mixed reactions from Patriots fans on Day 3 of the NFL draft.

The New England Patriots had a busy start to Day 3 of the 2023 NFL draft, selecting center Jake Andrews, kicker Chad Ryland and interior offensive lineman Sidy Sow with their first three picks in the fourth round.

There were mixed opinions on the heavy focus on the interior offensive line, rather than selecting a tackle or receiver.

But things started to take a turn in the sixth round with the Patriots selecting Kayshon Boutte and Demario Douglas. That’s when the excitement level started to jump again.

The Patriots addressed defense on the first couple of days and then turned to the offensive line, special teams and receivers on Day 3. Here’s what people were saying on Twitter after the final day of the NFL draft.

3 reasons WR Kayshon Boutte could be steal of the draft for Patriots

Kayshon Boutte could be a receiver teams regret passing on.

When looking back on the 2023 NFL draft, one of these days, we might be wondering why teams didn’t select LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte earlier.

There’s a legitimate chance that the New England Patriots got the steal of the draft by having the former Tiger drop to them in the sixth round. That’s obviously a bold statement, and Boutte has plenty of work ahead of him to prove it to be true.

But the talent is clearly there for him to do it.

He has the speed to create separation consistently, and he’s a home run threat with the ball in his hands. The Patriots were hoping for insanely good value when they took his name off the board on Saturday, and they might get everything they wanted and more.

Here are the three reasons why opposing teams might regret passing on a chance to draft Boutte:

WATCH: Highlights of explosive WR Kayshon Boutte in college

Kayshon Boutte could be the explosive receiving talent Patriots fans have waited for.

The New England Patriots selected LSU wideout Kayshon Boutte in the sixth round with the 187th overall pick. The former college football star joins New England and gives quarterback Mac Jones a new weapon to throw to.

There was a time when Boutte was considered a first-round talent. However, effort level is a big concern with him, and it seems as though that was one of the major reasons why he fell. He managed to put up productive numbers in Baton Rouge. He played in 27 games in three seasons, catching 131 passes for 1,782 yards and 18 touchdowns.

He caught 48 passes for 538 yards and two touchdowns last season. This included a six-catch, 107-yard performance against Georgia in the SEC championship game last year. There is no doubt the talent is there, but it’s just about unlocking it consistently.

This would give the Patriots another weapon on offense and the receiver many fans wanted them to draft throughout the course of the weekend.

The highlights below showcase his playmaking ability, as well as his athleticism.

Patriots select Michigan State CB Ameer Speed in sixth round

Need for speed? The Patriots drafted CB Ameer Speed to close out the sixth round.

The New England Patriots turned back to the defensive side of the ball by selecting Michigan State cornerback Ameer Speed with the No. 214 pick of the 2023 NFL draft.

Day 3 has been full of offensive and special teams selections, but the Patriots went out and got Speed in hopes of boosting their defensive backfield.

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Patriots select Liberty receiver Demario Douglas in sixth round

New England double dips at wide receiver in the sixth round.

The New England Patriots doubled up at wide receiver in the sixth round by selecting Liberty’s Demario Douglas.

This pick comes after the Patriots picked up LSU wideout Kayshon Boutte.

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Patriots select Michigan State P Bryce Baringer in sixth round

Punter Bryce Baringer is the selection for the Patriots with the No. 192 overall pick.

The New England Patriots got the best punter in the draft on Saturday after using pick No. 192 on Michigan State’s Bryce Baringer.

This is the second special teams player the Patriots have taken on Day 3, with the team taking Maryland kicker Chad Ryland at No. 112 overall.

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Patriots select LSU WR Kayshon Boutte in sixth round

The Patriots finally get a receiver.

The New England Patriots took their first receiver off the 2023 draft board in the sixth round on Saturday after selecting LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte.

There was a time when Boutte was considered one of the top receiver prospects in the country. We’ll see if he can become that player once again for the Patriots.

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Bengals receive ‘A’ grade for Hakeem Adeniji pick

NFL draft grades smile on the Cincinnati Bengals taking Hakeem Adeniji.

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It happened later than expected, but the Cincinnati Bengals indeed got some help for the offensive line in front of Joe Burrow.

Hakeem Adeniji was the pick for the Bengals to open the draft’s sixth round and he constitutes a pretty big win as a late-round prospect who can come in and compete at an area of need.

The Bengals appear to have a stereotype now in this draft. Adeniji is experienced. He’s a leader. He’s versatile. He also happens to have a brother who played at Air Force Academy, so it runs in the family.

But the tandem of versatility and experience capable of providing a push at a position of need is why this is such a slam dunk of a pick. Adeniji played four years at tackle and while experts suggest he’s better off at guard — it doesn’t really matter.

Either way, Adeniji figures to compete at the problematic right side of the offensive line. Whether that’s pushing Bobby Hart at right tackle or with Xavier Su’a-Filo at right guard doesn’t really matter — the point is there are bodies, which means competition and the best man winning.

In the sixth round, versatility to play tackle or guard probably means Adeniji sticks. That’s worth an “A” alone, though keep in mind the Bengals getting him started a mini-run on guards. Looking at who came off the board after him, there wasn’t a ton of value the Bengals were missing out on by taking him.

Grade: A

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Instant analysis of Bengals’ picking Hakeem Adeniji in sixth round

Here’s a quick rundown of the Cincinnati Bengals selecting Hakeem Adeniji.

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Better late than never?

That’s the idea the Cincinnati Bengals seem to be hoping for by waiting to take an offensive lineman until the sixth round with Kansas’ Hakeem Adeniji.

But the pick sure is a hard one to dislike.

Adeniji just checks all of the boxes. The Bengals had him at the Senior Bowl. He was a four-year player. He’s got big-time versatility. Adeniji’s brother played line at Air Force Academy.

From NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein:

“Adeniji understands and displays technique, but it tends to get sloppy when his footwork gets him behind in the rep. He was an imperfect fit in Kansas’ move-oriented running game, but could compete for a roster spot in a man blocking scheme where he should be able to play with better control, consistency and push at the point of attack.”

The Bengals love a brew of features like this. Adeniji’s resume boasting tackle play is nice, but it seems more likely he’ll compete inside with the likes of Michael Jordan, if not Billy Price.

Maybe Adeniji doesn’t break onto the field as a starter during his rookie year. That’s totally fine — more depth and versatility to keep pressure on the starters is a must.

In the sixth round, getting a guy who slots into a need and has a serious shot at making the roster is a plus. It sure doesn’t hurt that the Bengals got a close look at him during the Senior Bowl.

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Bengals select Kansas OL Hakeem Adeniji in sixth round

The Cincinnati Bengals made a big pick at the top of Round 6.

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Like they had in five prior rounds, the Cincinnati Bengals stood still at the top of the 2020 NFL draft’s sixth round and made Kansas offensive lineman Hakeem Adeniji the No. 180 pick overall.

Adeniji was a four-year starter for Kansas at tackle who can boast some of that versatility at the next level while mostly competing inside.

The resume of work there fits a need and Adeniji is also a big character fit for a Bengals team that has put a big emphasis on experience and leadership in this draft class.

Adeniji figures to get right in the mix in a competition at one of Cincinnati’s guard spots.

This pick comes after two other notables on Day 3 via linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither in the fourth round and edge Khalid Kareem in the fifth.

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