The New England Patriots find themselves in a fortunate position with a top-three pick in a year boasting multiple elite quarterback prospects entering the NFL Draft.
This elevates the value of their No. 3 overall pick significantly. If the Patriots are impressed by these quarterbacks and see them as potential franchise cornerstones, retaining this pick would be logical. Securing franchise quarterbacks is notoriously challenging, especially with the rarity of holding a top-three selection—a first for the Patriots since 1993.
Alternatively, there’s a compelling argument for the Patriots to trade out of the No. 3 spot and accumulate more draft assets as a means to rebuild their roster. Considering the substantial hauls teams have given up to move into the top three in recent drafts, it’s worth the Patriots’ consideration to explore the possibility of trading down.
