The New England Patriots are in a great position for the future of the franchise. They currently hold the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, which is incredibly valuable. Especially in a loaded draft class this year. There are three star quarterbacks available, and an incredible amount of elite wide receivers. Having such a high draft pick gives the Patriots quite a bit of power in negotiating deals. There have already been rumors about teams wanting to trade up to the third pick, but it is looking more and more likely that New England will stay where they are to select their future quarterback.
There will be plenty of elite talent available at pick three, potential franchise quarterbacks such as Jayden Daniels from LSU, and Drake Maye from North Carolina are both potential Patriots. Many people believe the Patriots will stay where they are and select one of these prospects. Both of these players could turn into the future face of the franchise in Foxborough, so why would they risk passing on one of them? When draft night rolls around in April, things can get crazy on the trade market. And with such a valuable asset, the Patriots may be able to get a huge haul for the third overall pick.
With so many holes on their roster, should New England consider a trade down? What would it take to get New England out of pick three? While trading down to fill out the roster may sound good to some people, if the Patriots can secure a future NFL star at the quarterback position, they can’t pass up the opportunity. In order to get New England to consider trading down they would need a massive offer that they can’t refuse. If the Minnesota Vikings give them a call on draft night and offer two first-round picks along with Justin Jefferson, it will be hard to believe the Patriots wouldn’t entertain the idea.
Will the Patriots get multiple offers for their pick?
It is likely that the Patriots will receive multiple calls regarding their high draft pick, but will they answer the phone? The potential of a franchise quarterback in New England might cause the front office to decline any offers that come their way. Unless they get an offer of more than three first-round picks, it is expected that the Patriots will stay where they are. It will be very interesting to see what teams have to offer between now and when New England is officially on the clock.