New England Patriots: Full 2016 Draft Guide and Preview

April 27, 2016   ·   Erik Frenz   ·   Jump to comments

In past years, the lack of a first-round pick might have been a huge blow in both the short term and the long term. Although the New England Patriots aren't happy about losing their first pick of the draft—precluding them from trading ahead of their current No. 29 spot—the damage is much more long-term than short-term.
As it stands, most of the Patriots' biggest needs are one or two deep down the depth chart in backup roles.
But what else can the Patriots do in the draft, outside of the first round? With 11 picks and at least a handful of needs, they can move up and down the board as they see fit or even trade ahead to the 2017 draft, where they "only" have seven picks.  
But which picks do the Patriots hold? What are their biggest needs, and which players should they be moving up and down the board to target? Glad you asked. Click through this slideshow for a complete preview of the Patriots' 2016 draft, with a seven-round mock draft to c...

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