2023 NFL Draft: Patriots now have 11 picks after trade with Falcons originally appeared nbc sports boston
The New England Patriots have a ton of picks in the 2023 NFL Draft next month.
They Reportedly acquired 2023 seventh rounder from the Atlanta Falcons on Monday in exchange for veteran tight end Jonu Smith. The trade creates nearly $4 million in salary cap space for the Patriots.
Prior to this deal with the Falcons, the Patriots did not have a 2023 seventh-round pick. The Falcons had three seventh-round picks, and it has not been reported (as of this writing) that they are sending the Patriots.
Acquiring a seventh rounder gives New England eight picks on the third day of the draft. They have three fourth rounders, four sixth rounders and one seventh rounder. The Patriots Don’t Need 11 Rookies So We May Look To The Head Coach bill belichick Trade some of these picks at some point. It’s always good to have options, and the Patriots are generally pretty good at trading picks.
Perry’s 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Patriots trade down, snag WR in Round 1
The Patriots currently have an overview of 11 picks in next month’s draft.
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Round 1, Pick 14
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Round 2, Pick 46
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Round 3, Pick 76 (by car)
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Round 4, pick 107 (from LAR)
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Round 4, Pick 117
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Round 4, pick 135 (compensatory selection)
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Round 6, Pick 184 (by car)
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Round 6, pick 187 (from LV)
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Round 6, Pick 192
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Round 6, pick 210 (compensatory selection)
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Round 7 (from ATL, details TBD)
The 2023 NFL Draft is set for April 27-29.
