Patriots Target Clemson's Stellar Showings for AFC East Win Chance
Patriots Predicted To Draft Clemson Player Who Lives In Opposing Backfield originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New England Patriots signed Dre'Mont Jones and Kevin Byard to improve their defense, but also lost K'Lavon Chaisson and Jaylinn Hawkins.
The Patriots' pass rush was among the worst in the league in terms of sacks last season. Losing Chaisson, but adding Jones does not improve the group. It keeps it about the same.
Now the team must look to add to the pass rush as a whole. The NFL Draft will be a great opportunity to do just that. The Patriots have the No.
31 overall pick right now, and NJ. com's Cayden Steele projects the Patriots will select University of Clemson defensive end, T. J.
Parker. "Strong, physical, defensive ends like Parker typically offer a high floor," Steele wrote of Parker. "He would be a quality starter on New England’s defense.