The New England Patriots were originally scheduled to not be on the clock until the 46th overall selection midway through the second round, but they made a move up the board: New England traded that 46th selection as well as two fourth-rounders — the 122nd and 139th overall picks — to the Cincinnati Bengals for the 38th overall choice.
With that 38th overall pick, the Patriots Christian Barmore out of Alabama.
Arguably the best defensive tackle in the draft and a borderline first-round selection, Barmore arrives in New England after three seasons with the Crimson Tide. Capable of playing numerous techniques up front, the 21-year-old is a raw talent but one that has plenty of upside in the Patriots’ multiple-scheme front.
Barmore, obviously, becomes the second Alabama player to join the Patriots in this year’s draft. New England also acquired his former-and-now-still teammate quarterback Mac Jones on Thursday.
New England’s next selection will come in the third round at No. 96.
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