Don Banks Mock: JJ Watt to Patriots at 17

As I said a couple days ago it looks like there will be some definite 3-4 DE’s that fit the Patriots scheme that they can choose from at 17. Pencil it in, there might not be a need to trade up unless there’s a run on them early. Otherwise cheer every pick that is not a defensive lineman.

The Pats need a 3-4 defensive end, and they’ve got some good choices. Watt, Cal’s Cameron Jordan and Iowa’s Adrian Clayborn could all be on New England’s radar.