The New England Patriots are a little over a week away from the 2024 NFL draft, which should solidify the roster for the most part for coach Jerod Mayo and de facto general manager Eliot Wolf.
There could obviously be more moves before training camp, but for the most part, the roster will be set with free agency and the draft in the rearview. What the Patriots ultimately do with the No. 3 overall draft pick will play a big role in what the final roster looks like.
Will the Patriots trade down for more draft picks, or will they stand pat, draft a quarterback and use the rest of the picks to create the necessary supporting cast on offense? Most mock drafts have suggested the latter, but there’s no way of knowing for sure until the Patriots are on the clock.
Today, we’re projecting the Patriots’ 53-man roster ahead of the draft. Here’s what the team could look like ahead of OTAs: