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Insider Reveals 'Most Likely Position' Patriots Draft At 31

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New England could go in a couple of different ways with the 31st overall pick.

Insider Reveals 'Most Likely Position' Patriots Draft At 31 originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New England Patriots have the 31st overall pick and could go in a couple of different directions in terms of positions they draft.

New England has been linked to edge rushers, but the Patriots could also look to draft a wide receiver, defensive tackle, or offensive line help. However, Patriots insider Chad Graff of The Athletic said New England will most likely draft an edge rusher. โ€œNow that the initial wave of free agency has concluded, it looks like edge rusher is the Patriotsโ€™ most pressing need entering the draft,โ€ Graff wrote in an article published on Wednesday.

โ€œThat makes edge rusher the most likely position they target at No. 31. โ€ Graff linked the Patriots to edge rushers T.

J. Parker out of Clemson and Zion Young out of Missouri. Parker recorded 37 tackles and five sacks last season after an 11-sack season in 2024.