| 2012 Mock Draft - New England Patriots |
| Last Updated: April 26, 2012 |
Mock Draft: Picks 1-16 - Picks 17-32 - Round 2 - Round 3 - Rounds 4-7 |
| 27. New England Patriots (from New Orleans) |
University of Wisconsin
Logan Mankins has been a success story after the Patriots took him at No. 32 in 2005, but overall the Patriots interior line play has been subpar. Dan Connolly is average at best and Brian Waters is 35-years-old and should be replaced soon. Konz is versatile, strong and extremely intelligent, and is a very safe pick for the Patriots should he still be available here. He has the potential to start at guard right away and move over to center in the future. The Patriots also have needs on defense but pick again at No. 31 and Baltimore has been linked to Konz as well. They opt for the offensive lineman here and plan to address that defense with later picks.
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Also Considered: Kendall Wright (WR-Baylor), Shea McClellin (DE-Boise State)
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| 31. New England Patriots |
Baylor University
The Patriots had a terrible defense last year, and defense would logically be the choice here for most other teams. But when has Bill Bellicheck drafted based on need? The Hoodie loves to draft based on value and potential, and Kendall Wright can do some special things for his offense. Wright is an athletic freak with a ton of big-play ability, and there isn't a team in the league who could cover Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez, Wes Welker and Kendall Wright. Bellicheck is an offensive wizard who will be able to utilize Wright in a lot of ways. They could also consider taking an edge rusher or adding a cornerback with this pick, but a home-run threat like Wright is too good to pass on at No. 31.
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Also Considered: Andre Branch (DE-Clemson), Devon Still (DT-Penn State), Janoris Jenkins (CB-North Alabama)
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