If you’ve followed my mock drafts at all this offseason, you’ll know that I like to keep things exciting. Well, that’s just what this mock draft is.
After all, what’s the point of a boring, sensible mock draft? These things are supposed to be fun. Yes, they’re supposed to be realistic. But they’re also (in my opinion) intended to explore what’s possible — and not just what’s most likely to happen. That’s why I have the Patriots trading all over the board in this mock draft, including trades that send away cornerback J.C. Jackson and receiver N’Keal Harry. Amid all that, New England lands a developmental quarterback and a starting-caliber receiver.
(For those curious, I used the Pro Football Network mock draft simulator, which allows draft pick trades. It doesn’t allow player trades. I did some fudging to make those work.)
So let’s dive in.
