We know who but what did the Patriots Draft?

The Patriots' draft is in the book but from the looks of it, it sounds like there are a lot of misconceptions of what to expect from the Patriots draft class. After everything I have read, I will tell you what I see from this class.

Mac Jones. Jones has been compared to Tom Brady & Joe Montana, mid level starters, and bottom tier starters & backups. If you're talking the Tom Brady from 2001, then maybe. Jones should come in between the 16-20 starter range as a rookie. He still needs some development  but he is not Dave Kreig at the end of his career. His speed and mobility are deceptive. He's not going to rush for 400 yards a game but he has the ability to rush for 170 +/- yards a season or 10 yards a game. When defenses give him space to pick up 3-4 yards and slide.

Barmore has been compared to Big Vince. He's strong, versatile and can play anywhere on the defensive line. Unlike Wilfork, he's a better pass rusher than run stopper, and he consistently gets struggles on one on one blocks in the run game. Barmore is more along the lines of Richard Seymour. 

Perkins is an edge rusher for a 4-3 scheme. But he's more suited to be a 3-4 outside linebacker for the Patriots. Like Barmore he's inconsistent in the run game and can struggle to get off blocks. He's probably closer to a Shane McCallian than Rob Nickovich.

Rhamondre Stevenson's was a big bruising back with solid hands but he lost 20 pounds. He's an excellent pass catcher and although he might be a better runner than him, he should be the next Rex Burkhead. 

Cameron McGrone is an athletic linebacker that with some development, should be used the same way the Patriots used Jamie Collins. I'm not saying he's the same freak that Collins was but should be used similarly. McGrone is coming off an Injury and should be redshirted majority of the 2021 season.

Joahuah Bledsoe is another development safety. He is just like Kyle Duggar in that he should be able to come in and also play that hybrid linebacker role. He's also versatile enough to play corner and will probably be one of the teams nickel backs. If he makes the roster, he'll probably be the guy to give Duggar breaks.

William Sherman at the moment should be the swing tackle the team has been looking for since it let Waddle go. He will also serve as an emergency interior lineman. Luckily the Patriots have a solid line so he'll be in development.

Tre Nixon has been compared to Malcolm Mitchell but he's closer to Chris Hogan. He can beat people deep occasionally but he's mainly an intermediate to short route guy. He's also rumored to be selected 100% by Ernie Adams. It's unsure if he has special teams ability but he never played any.

I hope this sheds some clarity to what the Patriots have in this draft. Hopefully we see some UDFAs roll in soon. Until then who's ready for OTAs and rookie minicamp?