Patriots 2021 NFL mock draft 2.0: Belichick maneuvers into top 10 pick

The New England Patriots actually staying pat at the No. 15 spot in the 2021 NFL Draft is unlikely as the team making a blockbuster trade for Deshaun Watson.

If either of those two things happen, Patriots fans everywhere will be left in a state of shock.

Actually, given the history of Bill Belichick, it is more likely he trades back from that No. 15 spot for additional picks, as he could envision a player, he really likes available later in the first round or even into the second round.

Unless that No. 15 pick is actually used to obtain a player like Watson, the hope is the Patriots actually use the pick or even find a way to move up into the top 10.

The New England Patriots actually move up in the 2021 NFL Draft

While NFL mock drafts change on a weekly basis, let’s go with Belichick trading that No. 15 pick, along with a future second-round pick to the Denver Broncos for the No. 9 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

It could take an additional player or pick to persuade the Broncos, but let’s pretend John Elway accepts what the Patriots offer.

Now with the No. 9 overall pick in the NFL Draft, what does Belichick do at that position.  Is the move up into the top 10 a quarterback related move or a defensive or is there an offensive player he really loves and who he believes will be an impact player right away?

In this 2021 NFL mock draft, New England Patriots trades will be the talk of both Day 1 and Day 2.