There are varying opinions on what the New England Patriots should do with the No. 4 overall pick of the 2024 NFL draft.
On the one hand, they could use it on one of the top-four projected players on the draft board, or they could use it to trade down and accumulate more picks to help fill the many holes on the roster.
I know what you’re thinking. Why wouldn’t the Patriots just take Penn State’s Abdul Carter or Colorado’s Travis Hunter with the No. 4 pick?
We’re working under the assumption that Carter and Hunter will both be off the board by the time the Patriots are on the clock. If that’s the case, should the Patriots stay put and make a pick, or would they be better off trading down the board?
A trade-down scenario would still put them in a position of drafting a top-tier player in the first round, while also earning another draft pick to facilitate a possible trade-up scenario on Day 1. That would enable the Patriots to double dip in the first round with a chance to land two elite playmakers.
However, they could also stay put and get their future franchise left tackle by drafting Will Campbell. Or, maybe they’d go the defensive route and solidify their front by adding a talented player like Michigan’s Mason Graham.
What should the Patriots do with the fourth overall pick? Keep in mind that Carter and Hunter are not available to draft in this scenario. Be sure to vote in our poll below.
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