DRAFT STRATEGY

Thanks to a trade last year on draft day, the Patriots have San Francisco's first-round selection, the seventh overall pick in the upcoming draft. The Patriots will be looking to add an impact player with their top 10 pick but if history is any indicator, the team will also find talented contributors throughout the draft.

Many believe the Patriots will look to trade down from the seventh spot and with the money New England would have to pay a player selected in the top 10, move down is a distinct possibility. But if they do stay at seven, there are a lot of talented options the Patriots will have to choose from.

The two areas of greatest need for the Patriots are linebacker and cornerback.

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