The New England Patriots' Draft Strategy: Bolstering Around Drake Maye
The Patriots' draft choices to enhance the team around quarterback Drake Maye.

1. Maye-based investment: The Patriots selected TreVeyon Henderson in the second round of the NFL draft, injecting their offense with potential. They also picked LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell, Washington State receiver Kyle Williams, and Georgia center Jared Wilson around Maye. 2. Ohio State ties: First-year Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and his aide have ties to Ohio State, where Henderson played. 3. WR dynamics: The Patriots' approach to change the receiver room dynamics with the addition of Kyle Williams. 4. Tracking Judon pick: The Patriots traded a pick for linebacker Matthew Judon and used it to make strategic moves. 5. Miami heat: The Patriots drafted kicker Andres Borregales from Miami. 6. QB depth questionable: The Patriots thinned their quarterback depth chart but plan to bring in an undrafted QB. 7. McDaniels' insight: Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels shared his thoughts on returning and on quarterback Drake Maye. 8. Patriots brain trust: The revamped brain trust of the Patriots was in action during the draft. 9. They said it: Julian Edelman on being a Patriots Hall of Fame finalist. 10. Did You Know: Campbell is the first LSU player selected by the Patriots in the first round in the common draft era.