What the Patriots should do, rounds 1-3

Like the first two picks of this mock from Tom E. Curran, not a big fan of the second two. I wouldn’t be surprised if Byron Jones is the only first round cornerback on the Patriots draft board, because no one else checks every single box like he does.

I’d love to nab Cann with the 64th pick, though I worry if he drops that far. Otherwise I think Jackson from FSU might work there. Either way a lot of us see that 64th spot as a guard re(guard)less. 

Grissom feels really high for this spot and I see a little too much redundancy to Ninkovich and Sheard as he’d likely be a strong side defensive end with some linebacker versatility in the Pats system.

WR is one of the great question marks in this draft. Count me on the side of not seeing it as a huge Day ½ need, hence I think Lockett isn’t a necessary pick. We all get wowed with big play wide receivers but I continue to believe Belichick prefers guys like LaFell who have an all-around game and can play to Brady’s strengths rather than a bells-and-whistles guy that would get us all excited on paper but probably struggle to find a legitimate role.