Here is a 2023 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the New England Patriots:
Round 1 (No. 17 overall, from Steelers) — Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon: The 6-1, 197-pound All-Pac-12 performer had four INTs and seven passes defensed in 2022 and showcased his explosiveness at the combine, running a 4.38 40-yard dash, posting a 41½-inch vertical leap and broad jumping 11 feet, 1 inch. Given the value here and Gonzalez’s ability to play man or zone, he’s a good fit for a team that needs help at corner – especially at a time when New England will be in the unfamiliar position of facing a superior quarterback in all of its divisional games. . Draft tracker
Round 2 (46) — Keion White, DE, Georgia Tech: The converted tight end had 7½ sacks and 14 TFLs in 2022 for the Yellow Jackets and is a hustler even at 6-5 and 285 pounds. He’s also strong as an ox, evidenced by his 30 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press at the combine. He should add a nice dimension to a New England pass rush anchored by OLBs Matt Judon and Josh Uche. Draft tracker
Round 3 (76, from Panthers) — Marte Mapu, LB, Sacramento State: At 6-3, 217 pounds, he’s good in coverage … though it will be interesting to see if New England makes him a safety. Draft tracker
Round 4 (107, from Rams) — Jake Andrews, C, Troy Draft tracker
Round 4 (112, from Jets) — Chad Ryland, K, Maryland Draft tracker
Round 4 (117)
Round 4 (135, compensatory)
Round 6 (187, from Panthers)
Round 6 (192)
Round 6 (210, compensatory)
Round 7 (245, from Bills through Falcons)
New England Patriots’ last five top draft picks:
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2022 (No. 29 overall): Cole Strange, OG, Chattanooga
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2021 (No. 15 overall): Mac Jones, QB, Alabama
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2020 (No. 37 overall): Kyle Dugger, S, Lenoir-Rhyne
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2019 (No. 32 overall): N’Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State
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2018 (No. 23 overall): Isaiah Wynn, OT, Georgia
2023 NFL draft: Team-by-team picks
AFC East: Bills | Dolphins | Jets | Patriots
AFC North: Bengals | Browns | Ravens | Steelers
AFC South: Colts | Jaguars | Texans | Titans
AFC West: Broncos | Chargers | Chiefs | Raiders
NFC East: Commanders | Cowboys | Eagles | Giants
NFC North: Bears | Lions | Packers | Vikings
NFC South: Buccaneers | Falcons | Panthers | Saints
NFC West: 49ers | Cardinals | Rams | Seahawks
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Patriots picks in 2023 NFL draft: Round-by-round by New England