This evening marks the start of Bill Belichick's 18th NFL Draft as head coach of the New England Patriots, and as the weekend unfolds, he and his staff will get set to add to the list of over 150 draft selections they have made since 2000 while continuing on the path of making history in Foxborough.

Over the course of the Belichick era, Patriots draft selections have helped guide the team to five Super Bowl victories in 15 years, 14 division titles and seven conference championships. As the night soon kicks off and New England's first time on the clock gets closer, here's a look at some of the trends that have developed in Patriots drafts over the years.