New England Patriots 2009 NFL Draft Needs

Offense: QB RB FB WR TE OT OG C
Defense: DT NT DE Hybrid DE/OLB OLB ILB FS SS CB
Special Teams: K P RS LS

Top Overall Draft Prospects

NFL Mock Draft

Patriots Picks by Round: 1st, 2nd, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th plus any compensatory picks that may be awarded.

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Patriots Draft Needs
Urgent: Send out an S.O.S., the Patriots must draft an inside linebacker to pair next to Jerod Mayo.

Strong: The Patriots have a strong need for a starting corner next to Ellis Hobbs and a safety to pair opposite Brandon Meriweather.

Moderate: A left offensive tackle and a wide receiver to be groomed for the future are also needed.

Nice to Have: Depth at corner, linebacker, and interior offensive line would be nice.

Wild Card: How healthy will quarterback Tom Brady and all the others injured during 2008 be during 2009?

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Patriots Draft Board
First Round: James Laurinaitis ILB Ohio State, William Moore S Missouri, Sean Smith DB Utah

Second Round: Darius Butler CB Connecticut, Coye Francies CB San Jose State, Brian Robiske WR Ohio State, Kenny Britt WR Rutgers, Juaquin Iglesias WR Oklahoma

Third Round: Dominique Johnson CB Jackson State, Louis Delmas S Western Michigan, Dannell Ellerbe ILB Georgia, Jason Phillips ILB TCU