NFL Draft 2017 Who Will Be Members of the 2017 Pats Draft Class

With the NFLDraft just a few days away Patriot nation is curiously wondering what moves if any the Patriots will make come draft day.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The Patriots have two third round picks a fourth a fifth depending on if Buffalo matches the Patriots offer on  the Gillislee contract. If they don’t the Pats will lose their fifth round pick.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Two other issues regarding the Patriots are the futures of cornerback Malcom Butler and quarterback Jimmy Garoppollo. Butler recently signed a one year tender with the Pats for an estimated 3.19 million. Recent word out of Foxboro has him staying put in New England for a year. As for Garoppollo he has been the subject of trade rumors all off season. Garoppollo filled in nicely for two games while Tom Brady served his deflategate suspension. He did however miss two games due to injury If the right deal comes along look for Belichick to pull the trigger on a deal.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Now to the draft. With two third round picks look for the Pats to add an outside linebacker for depth. During the season the Pats traded veteran Chandler Jones to Arizona. So any move here would be a depth move.                                                                                                                                                                                                                A couple of names to keep an eye on is UCLA linebacker Takkarist McKinley. McKinley a pass rushing specialist who recorded 61 tackles 10 sacks and three forced fumbles. Mckinley may also be gone by the time the Pats select their pick. Jordan Willis is another player with value. Willis played both OLB/DE at Kansas State Willis had 11  sacks and 52 tackles in 2016. Carroll Phillips  of Illinois an OLB/DE is another player whose versatile and can play more than one position. Anyone of these players would be good fits for the Patriots. Players who can play more than one position would be a good fit for the Pats.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              With the second third round pick don’t be surprised if Belichick selects a quarterback .  This is what he did three years ago when he selected Garoppollo in the second round. A couple of names that maybe available  might be Pat Mahomes of Texas Tech. Mahomes had an excellent senior season and would fit in nicely with any NFL team  because of his pocket presence .  Brad Kaaya of Miami is another possibility. Kaaya threw for 3500 yards in 16 24 td’s and only seven interceptions Kaaya has a strong skill  set and also has a lot of poise.Trevor Knight of Texas and M would be a  nice choice for the Pats Knight threw for 2400 yards and 19 td’s in 16. Also has great leadership skills.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           In the middle rounds the Pats could add another running back to the mix. Currently LeGarrette Blount remains unsigned.  Some names to watch are Dalvin Cook of Florida State Wayne Gallman of Clemson Gallman Gallman had over 1000 yards for the Tigers last year and 13 touchdowns.Gallman is an excellent elusive runner with good mental toughness. Jammal Williams of BYU  would be a great value pick in the mid rounds. Williams ran for 1375 yards in 16 with 12 td’s                                                                                                                                                                                                   In the later rounds the Pats may add another corner. Veteran Logan Ryan was lost to free agency. Some late corners who may be available are Jamar Summers of UConn. Summers whose 6ft and lengthy   could start out on special teams.Donovan Wilson of Texas A&M has also good height six feet two inches.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The Pats could also bulk up on the offensive line in case of injuries to Shaq Mason or Nate Solder. Some possibilities could be Miami G/T KC McDermott McDermott a versatile lineman would be a perfect Belichick fit.Other names to keep an eye on are Penn States Brandon Mahon.a G/T Toby Weathersby  a mammoth 6ft 5 305 pound tackle would be a great depth move. Another name Grant Newsome of Michigan a giant 6ft 6 318 pounder would also look nice in a Pats uniform.                                                                                                                                                                Their you have my selections. Just remember on draft day Belichick is liable to do anything. The Pats had a great off season signing Bill free agent corner Stephon Gilmore to a 40 million dollar deal. Also the Pats came to terms with Dont’a   Hightower and  DEKony Elay to replace departed Chris Long. Plus wide out Brandon Cooks from New Orleans. No matter what the Pats do on draft day anything they do will be a bonus.