Which direction will the Patriots go on Saturday? Let’s reset the draft board for Rounds 4-7. - The Boston Globe (2025)

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“We were able to add a couple of picks,” he added. “That’s just kind of the way the board was dictated to us. The way it was stacked. We feel fortunate about that. And then, the way the board is holding up right now, there’s still some players that we feel can help us moving forward.”

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Here’s a look at who the Patriots have selected over the first three rounds:

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• First round (No. 4 overall): offensive lineman Will Campbell (Louisiana State)

• Second round (No. 38 overall): running back TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State)

Wolf on Henderson: “Henderson had a great career in high school. He’s a five-star running back coming out of Virginia. Continued on at Ohio State, started as a true freshman, played there for four years, extremely productive player, extremely good speed, pass protection, pass game. Although he’s a little bit undersized, we view him as a three-down back, just a really good compliment. He’s a threat with the ball in his hands with the speed to take it the distance any time he touches the ball.”

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• Third round (No. 69 overall): wide receiver Kyle Williams (Washington State)

Wolf on Williams: “Kyle Williams started his career at UNLV, ended up at Washington State, had a really productive junior year when Cam Ward was his quarterback there, and then he continued that on this year. Fast, can play outside and inside, really good with the ball in his hands. For an undersized guy, he’s really tough. He doesn’t shy away from anything, he can block, and just, you know, had the opportunity to visit with him on his 30 visit here, and he really has a great personality, and we’re excited about what he’s going to add to the room from that perspective.”

• Third round (No. 95 overall): center Jared Wilson (Georgia)

Wolf on Wilson: “Just a young, athletic offensive lineman. Has center-guard flex. Didn’t give up a sack all year this year. And his athletic ability is really what stands out about him.”

NFL Draft Day 3: When do the Patriots pick?

The Patriots have six picks on the final day of the draft.

• Fourth round (No. 106 overall)

• Fifth round (No. 144 overall)

• Fifth round (No. 146 overall — from Carolina)

• Fifth round (No. 171 overall — from Dallas)

• Seventh round (No. 220 overall)

• Seventh round (No. 238 overall)

Keeping in mind that Wolf seemed to hint at the fact that the draft was deep at running back, here are six Day 3 players who would project as fits in Foxborough, regardless of some of the perceived areas of need.

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Running back Cam Skattebo: The 5-foot-9½, 219-pound tank put an exclamation point on a memorable season at Arizona State with a wild performance in the Peach Bowl that featured 143 rushing yards, 99 receiving yards and a touchdown pass in an overtime loss to Texas. He’d have to work his way into an offensive role, but he’d make an immediate impact as a special teamer.

Running back Kyle Monangai: Monangai had 3,222 rushing yards in four-plus years at Rutgers. The 5-foot-8-inch, 211-pounder has a stoutness and low center of gravity which might allow him to do some unique things in Josh McDaniels’s offense.

Running back Dylan Sampson: This 5-foot-8-inch, 200-pounder out of Tennessee showed great production last season, leading the SEC in rushing yards per game (114.7) and rushing touchdowns (22). New England added a running back in the second round in TreVeyon Henderson, but picking up someone like Sampson on Day 3 would be a great value add.

Wide receiver Elic Ayomanor: A big body (6-foot-2, 206 pounds) who flew under the radar this past season at Stanford, Ayomanor has the size and ball skills that make him an intriguing candidate for a team looking to build depth at receiver. Ayomanor, who prepped at Deerfield Academy, led the Cardinal last year with 63 catches and 831 receiving yards. He was second-team All-ACC for his efforts.

Edge Jack Sawyer: If Vrabel is looking to add more ex-Buckeyes, Sawyer is an ideal fit. An overachiever with a knack for making the big play — he had the clinching touchdown in the national title game — the 6-foot-4-inch, 260-pounder was a team captain and the Cotton Bowl MVP. It would be a surprise if he lasted past the fourth round on Saturday.

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Linebacker Danny Stutsman: A 6-foot-3-inch, 233-pounder out of Oklahoma, Stutsman is a strong sideline-to-sideline presence who led his team with 112 tackles last season, including eight tackles for loss. He was a first-team All-SEC honoree who could provide depth on the inside for New England and special teams value.

Other names to watch

The best of the rest in terms of potential fit in Foxborough.

Offense

Wide receivers: Jalen Royals (Utah State), Jaylin Lane (Virginia Tech), Tory Horton (Colorado State), Isaiah Bond (Texas).

Tight ends: Gunnar Helm (Texas), Mitchell Evans (Notre Dame), Jackson Hawes (Georgia Tech), CJ Dippre (Alabama), Thomas Fiddone II (Nebraska)

Offensive line: RT Cameron Williams (Texas), OT Chase Lundt (Connecticut), OT Logan Brown (Kansas), C Drew Kendall (Boston College), RG/LT Miles Frazier (LSU)

Defense

Linebackers: Chris Paul Jr. (Ole Miss), Cody Simon (Ohio State).

Defensive line: Bradyn Swinson (LSU), Ty Robinson (Nebraska)

Defensive backs: S Billy Bowman Jr. (Oklahoma), S Lathan Ransom (Ohio State), S Malachi Moore (Alabama), CB Denzel Burke (Ohio State), CB Quincy Riley (Louisville).

Christopher Price can be reached at christopher.price@globe.com. Follow him @cpriceglobe.

Which direction will the Patriots go on Saturday? Let’s reset the draft board for Rounds 4-7. - The Boston Globe (2025)

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