CBS Sports’ Kyle Stackpole has the Patriots making a big splash at receiver after trading down from pick No. 3. After landing the receiver, Stackpole also has the team adding a familiar face at quarterback for the ultimate reunion at the next level.
Round 1, Pick No. 11: WR Rome Odunze, Washington
The Patriots reportedly tried to land Calvin Ridley in free agency, but the star WR ended up signing with the Titans. New England’s consolation prize at WR1 is the powerful and productive Rome Odunze.
Round 1, Pick No. 23: QB Michael Penix Jr., Washington
The Patriots traded back, used the extra pick to snag a No. 1 WR, and now get that wideout his college QB in Michael Penix Jr. The main concern for the Heisman Trophy finalist was his medical history, but “With the First Pick” podcast host and former GM Rick Spielman said recently that he passed that test with flying colors. Combine that with a squeaky clean combine workout, and he’s worthy of first-round consideration.
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