2020 NFL Draft Grades: New England Patriots

ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 01: Josh Uche #6 of the Michigan Wolverines in action on defense during the Vrbo Citrus Bowl against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Camping World Stadium on January 1, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. Alabama defeated Michigan 35-16. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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BLOOMINGTON, IN – NOVEMBER 23: Peyton Hendershot #86 of the Indiana Hoosiers gives the stiff arm as Josh Uche #6 of the Michigan Wolverines reaches for the tackle during the first half at Memorial Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Best Pick: Josh Uche, LB, Michigan

Josh Uche is such a versatile player that it almost seems like a certainty he will be a star for the New England Patriots. Bill Belichick just always finds a way to get the most out of these types of players. As a rotational piece, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Uche finish the 2020 season with 5+ sacks, like his former teammate Chase Winovich did for the Patriots a year ago.

When paired with Anfernee Jennings, Uche has the ability to be a true difference maker. He will have to step up with linebackers Kyle Van Noy and Jamie Collins now on different squads.

Worst Pick: Dalton Keene, TE, Virginia Tech

The Patriots reached for Dalton Keene. He doesn’t look like a player that will make an impact right away, and New England needs help at tight end now. Devin Asiasi, taken ahead of Keene, is a day one starter with the ability to block and also catch.

Keene though, is more of an H-back and will be utilized in only passing situations. It seems New England could have found a player with better value at this spot in the third round, but time will tell of course.

Grade: B-

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