Kirwan Mock Draft Version 3.0: Board doesn’t fall Patriots way

This latest Pat Kirwan mock is pretty much the nightmare scenario from my Patriots perspective. Watt, Jordan, Quinn, Castonzo and Aldon are all gonezo by 17, leaving Kirwan to pick up Tyron Smith for the Pats.

I think Tyron is a solid pick at that spot for the Pats, but if the board fell this way I think it could be more likely that the Pats trade down to the early 20s, especially if they don’t see any of the available offensive linemen stepping in and starting.

The other picks:

• 28: Muhammad Wilkerson
• 33: Justin Houston
• 60: Quinton Carter

You can’t argue that these four picks definitely hit areas of need for the Patriots, which is exactly why I’m not so high on these picks. None of them seem like outstanding value at any of the spots.

The latest NEPatriotsDraft.com mock draft had the Patriots taking:

• 17: Wilkerson
• 28: Costonzo
• 33: Allen Bailey (DL)
• 60: Clint Boling (G/C)

I find this draft a little more palatable as it add four big tough trench players. A haul like this would really set the Patriots up well for the next decade.