New England Patriots 2020 mock draft: Full 7 rounds

5th round

Four consecutive seasons of 700+ receiving yards make SMU’s James Proche one of the 2020 draft’s most productive players and a potentially great fit for New England on Day 3.

Proche has excellent hands and ball tracking skills and isn’t afraid to mix it up as a blocker in the run game. The Patriots’ scouting department has reportedly been all over him during the draft process, so it makes a lot of sense for the club to take him in this range.

6th round

An exceptionally deep class of wide receivers will lead way to some really good players going on Day 3, and Kentucky’s Lynn Bowden Jr. could very well be one of them. He was the Swiss Army knife and more for the Wildcats last season, spending time at receiver, quarterback, running back and return specialist.

That type of versatility is becoming a staple of today’s NFL game and I’m sure New England would find plenty of creative ways to use him in Josh McDaniels’ offensive system.

Wonnum is another “projection” type player, though that’ due more to his past injury history than his actual production while on the field.  He’s a solid athlete who was named a permanent team captain in his sophomore season. If New England is comfortable with his medicals, I like him as a rotational piece on Day 3.

Georgia Southern’s Kindle Vildor made himself money with a strong showing at the 2020 NFL Draft Combine and seems to check a lot of the boxes in what the Patriots look for in a defensive back. I like him as a Day 3 fit as the team continues to infuse youth into the back half of its defense.

The Utes’ secondary is an NFL factory these days and Burgess should be among three players from the unit who hear their names called on draft day.

Another player lauded by scouts and coaches for his aptitude, Burgess would be an excellent addition to an aging Pats secondary.

7th round

Bituli is a leader in the middle of a defense, building the foundation of his game on power and aggression. His athleticism is lacking (4.84 40-yard dash) but New England could be willing to scoop him up on Day 3 in the hopes he becomes at valuable contributor on special teams at minimum.

Jake Fromm’s college roommate also happens to provide more depth at the tight end position. More of an in-line/H-back player, Woerner could be a nice complement in play style to second-rounder Adam Trautman.