ESPN NFL draft analyst Field Yates believes the New England Patriots will prioritize selecting a quarterback early in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The Patriots currently hold the 15th overall pick and have a need at the quarterback position, with Mac Jones entering his third season as the starter. Several quarterbacks are projected to be available when the Patriots are on the clock, including C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, and Anthony Richardson. Yates explained his reasoning for the prediction on ESPN’s NFL Live, stating that the Patriots need to find a long-term solution at quarterback and that they have the draft capital to move up in the order if necessary. He also noted that the Patriots have a history of drafting quarterbacks in the first round, having selected Drew Bledsoe and Tom Brady in the past. If the Patriots do select a quarterback in the first round, it would be a significant move for the franchise as they look to secure their future at the most important position on the field.
NFL Draft: ESPN Analyst Predicts Patriots to Prioritize Quarterback in First Round
