The Patriots needed a wide receiver and an offensive lineman. In the second round they picked a receiver and in the third round they took the lineman.
Were Ja’Lynn Polk and Caedan Wallace the right wide receiver and offensive lineman? National draft experts were mixed in their evaluations.
Here’s a sample of what they said and how they graded New England’s selections:
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Round 2: No. 37: Ja’Lynn Polk, WR, Washington:
“Polk clocked a 4.52 in the 40-yard dash, so he isn’t a burner, but his knack for making tough plays look routine — coupled with strong intangibles -- made him an ideal target for the team.