Speaking of having a man—the Patriots, and whoever will be coaching them, need to build around last year’s third overall pick Drake Maye. So, this pick could send the 22-year-old some much-needed protection or a much-needed go-to target.

As for pinpoint trade-down partners and draft-board locales, the Jaguars, currently at No. 5, would be ideal. That'd theoretically provide the Patriots the most compensation and they'd almost assuredly be able to pick Arizona receiver Tetairoa McMillan, who emanates Tee Higgins-Drake London vibes on film.