Patriots Pick Tight End. The New England Patriots surprised many by selecting Chattanooga Mocs guard Cole Strange with the 29th pick in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft with. The Patriots are scheduled to make their first pick at 21st overall a selection that should be announced around 1030 pm.
He has the best combination of size and speed among all draft-eligible tight ends. 2021 NFL free agency. The Patriots took 11 tight ends in head coach Bill Belichicks first 11 drafts.
The Patriots took 11 tight ends in head coach Bill Belichicks first 11 drafts.
I had Strange as a great fit for the Patriots -- in Round 3 or MAYBE 2. They signed Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry in free agency to serve as two key pass-catching weapons for Cam Newton. 2021 NFL free agency. Our Phil Perry lays out the best available players at every position who should be on New Englands radar entering Day 2 of the NFL Draft.