The 2024 NFL draft is shaping up to be their most important event in decades, as the new england patriots prepare for an offseason of change.
The patriots now have the third overall pick, their highest pick since taking drew bledsoe first overall in 1993.
The patriots have a chance to find a new star in one of their greatest positions of need with many holes on the roster, especially on offense. With its prized lineup, new england has no shortage of options, but receiver kendrick bourne has a choice. Not only did the patriots’ top receiver balk at the idea of trading down, but he even named the quarterback he wants to see in New England.
“i like lsu quarterback jayden daniels, according to bourne of nbc sports boston. “i’m a jayden daniels fan. Evidently, the heisman trophy winner is the winner. I love how he plays and is able to be versatile. I think that would be a good fit for us. the patriots’ biggest need this offseason is arguably quarterback, and Daniels has been a popular pick come april.
To win the heisman trophy, the tigers quarterback dominated at the highest level of college football this season, rushing for nearly 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns. It’s yet to be seen if bourne, a pending free agent, will remain in new england this offseason, but it’s clear that he knows who he wants to throw him the football he loves.