Round Projection: Round Two, NFL Potential: Complementary Playmaker

Sanders is a flex tight end who will stretch the middle of the field as a seam, is savvy enough to work open in zone coverage, and presents high-end YAC value with a 7.7 YAC average last season. In a bootleg/play-action-heavy scheme, it’s easy to see Sanders exploding past the second level up the seam, out-running defenders on crossers, or getting chunks of yards on passes into the flats as the Patriots version of David Njoku.

WR Ja’Lynn Polk, Washington – Polk doesn’t have the downfield speed the Patriots might covet, but he’s incredibly tough with excellent ball skills and good initial burst off the line.

OT Roger Rosengarten, Washington – Rosengarten protected Michael Penix’s blindside on the right side of Washington’s offensive line. He’s an excellent fit in a zone scheme, which the Pats are transitioning to under Van Pelt. He could be the day-two guy who ends up as a top OT.

WR Jalen McMillan, Washington – We’ve been using the same comparison for McMillan all draft season: Jakobi Meyers with 4.47 speed. McMillan is great at the top of the route.

EDGE Austin Booker, Kansas – Booker has very little tape with only 505 career snaps, but his pass-rush toolbox runs deep, and he has excellent fluidity to use effective inside counters.

CB Cam Hart, Notre Dame – The Patriots could use another big-bodied corner who can match up on the outside, and Hart fits the mold as an ultra-physical press-man cover talent.

TE Ben Sinnott, Kansas State – Sinnott blends solid college production for the position with an enticing athletic profile (9.73 RAS). The Kansas State product is a movable chess piece and an effective seam runner.

OT Blake Fisher, Notre Dame – Fisher is a young ball of clay with enticing tools to develop. Patriots O-Line coach Scott Peters worked closely with Fisher at his Pro Day.

WR Javon Baker, UCF – Baker is a late bloomer after transferring from Alabama, but he’s a smooth route-runner with some eye-popping route breaks and a good ability to track the ball over his shoulder.

WR Devontez Walker, North Carolina – The Patriots took his college quarterback. Would they pair Maye with his college teamate who is an excellent deep threat? Walker has the X receiver skill set the Pats need.