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WR D.K. METCALF, OLE MISS (TRADE UP TO NO. 21 WITH SEATTLE)

"Sensing that the Ravens are in the market for a wide receiver, the Patriots move up 11 spots with a team that loves trading down to take Metcalf, who might be the best receiver in the draft. According to Evan Silva of Rotoworld, the Patriots are expected to have six picks in the top-100, making a trade up like this feasible. The Patriots desperately need a deep threat with Josh Gordon likely out of the equation and Gronk no longer looking like Gronk. Julian Edelman is good, but he's not a downfield threat. The Patriots need to be all-in on winning right now with Tom Brady nearing retirement."

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This is what D.K. Metcalf currently looks like ahead of the NFL Combine, courtesy of @BunkiePerkins pic.twitter.com/anTu7lJNWf — Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) February 11, 2019

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DT DRE'MONT JONES, OHIO STATE

"Jones' athleticism is off the charts and when he's on he can take over games. He needs to work on being more consistent but his quick first step coupled with a variety of pass-rush moves suggests a high ceiling, especially in a Bill Belichick-coached system."

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Dre’Mont Jones is one of the top interior pass rushers in the 2019 NFL Draft. Could the #Patriots be interested? https://t.co/BXTNzJDhjC — PFF NE Patriots (@PFF_Patriots) February 15, 2019

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TE NOAH FANT, IOWA

"In lieu of the outside threat New England needs, Fant can slide in as a dynamic pass catcher who can split out wide and eventually take over for Rob Gronkowski."

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TE IRV SMITH, ALABAMA

"The next Rob Gronkowski, as Gronkowski's career winds down?"

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ZACH ALLEN, DE BOSTON COLLEGE

"With Trey Flowers expected to depart for a big-money free agent contract, the Patriots will be happy to see Allen on the board at No. 32. Like Flowers, he can play along the line and is athletic enough to get home when rushing the passer."

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Zach Allen established himself as a dominant edge defender this season and totaled 54 quarterback pressures. What makes him so special? Find out below. https://t.co/KmIx7PNf1k pic.twitter.com/H5sgc2H0F6 — PFF College (@PFF_College) February 23, 2019

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WR KELVIN HARMON, N.C. STATE

"The one thing clearly missing from the New England Patriots' offense is a vertical threat that can stretch the field. While the Patriots re-invented themselves as a power running team over the back half of the season, this was born out of necessity as much as it was the team playing to their own strengths. Rob Gronkowski's ability as a receiver has clearly diminished, yet he remains an elite blocker. The Josh Gordon suspension took away the sole vertical threat the team had, and he only appeared in 11 games....

Kelvin Harmon is a big-bodied receiver with the top-end speed to stretch the field. He has good ball skills adjusting to back shoulder throws and has natural hands to make contested catches. As Tom Brady continues to age into his 40's, the Patriots need to surround him with as many weapons as possible."

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TE NOAH FANT, IOWA

"Fant becomes the third TE to go in Round 1, and the second one from Iowa. Is he Gronk's successor?"

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DT DRE'MONT JONES, OHIO STATE

"The Patriots might lose Trey Flowers in free agency. No sweat for Bill Belichick. Draft a defensive lineman with a eerily similar skill set. Jones uses his hands as well as any interior defender in the draft and has loose hips to consistently create pressure."

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WR D.K. METCALF, OLE MISS

"The Patriots have no receivers who can get open, save for Julian Edelman. There's Josh Gordon as well, but the Patriots can't rely on him moving forward. They need a better downfield threat if Tom Brady is to score more than 13 points versus a great defense.

Charlie Campbell reported that D.K. Metcalf is a love/hate prospect. Some teams believe he'll be a top-15 pick, while others have him graded in the fourth round."

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TE NOAH FANT, IOWA