BOSTON (CBS) — Friday night was a busy evening for the New England Patriots. In addition to drafting four new players in Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2019 NFL Draft, Bill Belichick and company also pulled off four trades to move up and down the draft board. The Patriots were so busy that they traded away the 101st overall pick, and then re-acquired it before the night was over. Talk about a true Belichickian move. Here’s a quick rundown of New England’s moves on Friday night. The Picks Joejuan Williams, CB, Vanderbilt Drafted 2nd Round, 45th Overall The Patriots really like this kid because they traded away two picks to move up 11 spots and draft him. Williams is a big bodied cornerback at 6-foot-3 and 211 pounds, giving the Patriots some considerable size at the position. He’ll get to develop behind Stephon Gilmore, Jason McCourty, Jonathan Jones and J.C. Jackson, but could find himself on bigger receivers and tight ends depending on New England’s gameplan in a given week. Williams has top-corner potential, but he may turn into a safety at some point, much like Devin McCourty after he started his career at corner. The 21-year-old certainly sounds like the ideal Patriots player, admitting that he’s a film junkie and that he wants to be a coach when his playing days are over. Chase Winovich, Edge, Michigan Drafted 3rd Round, 77th Overall This kid is going to be fun to watch — and listen to. He is disruptive along the defensive line, racking up 13.5 sacks in his final two years at Michigan and 18.5 overall in his three full seasons on their defense. He’s also got a big personality, which should help in the locker room with Rob Gronkowski no longer around to be their goofball. Speaking of Gronk, Winovich also played some tight end and fullback at Michigan. He won’t be going out for too many passes, though he said he’d be up to the challenge if asked, but we could see him in certain goal-line situations, much like Mike Vrabel used to serve when he was catching key touchdowns in the early 2000s. Damien Harris, RB, Alabama Drafted 3rd Round, 87th Overall The Patriot didn’t necessarily need another running back, but it’s clear that Bill Belichick is putting an emphasis on the position. Harris was a team captain under Nick Saban at Alabama and scored 23 touchdowns on the ground over his four years with the Crimson Tide. He can also catch the ball out of the backfield and contribute on special teams, so yo can understand why Belichick likes the kid so much. Harris will likely serve as Sony Michel’s backup on early downs, allowing the Patriots to limit Michel’s touches throughout the regular season. Yodny Cajuste, LT, West Virginia Drafted 3rd Round 101st Overall The Patriots needed another offensive tackle and they got a big one in the 6-foot-4, 312-pound Yodny Cajuste. He is a prime candidate to be New England’s swing tackle next season, with experience at both left and right tackle. He has a bit of an injury history, but he’s another young lineman that Dante Scarnecchia can work his magic on. The Trades Get out your abacus, because we’re about the throw a lot of numbers your way. – First up, the Patriots traded up to land Williams. They sent the 56th pick (later acquired by the Chiefs to draft receiver Mecole Hardman) and the 101st overall pick to L.A. so they could draft Williams at No. 45. – The Patriots sent the No. 64 pick to Seattle (used on wide receiver DK Metcalf) and received picks No. 77 (Winovich) and No. 118 in return. – Before they drafted Winovich, the Patriots traded the No. 73 pick to the Chicago Bears (used to pick running back David Montgomery) along with the 205th overall selection. In return, they received the 87th overall pick (used on Harris), the 162nd overall pick and a 2020 fourth-round selection. – The Patriots finished their trade frenzy by sending the 97th overall pick (OT Bobby Evans) and pick No. 162 to the Rams, getting back that 101st overall pick (used on Cajuste), and the 133rd overall pick. With all of those moves, the Patriots now have seven picks to work with on Saturday: 4th Round, No. 118 4th Round, No. 133 4th Round, No. 134 7th Round, No. 239 7th Round, No. 243 7th Round, No. 246 7th Round, No. 252 There’s a real good chance they’ll be swinging some more trades, likely trying to get into the fifth and sixth rounds. The Patriots still have some pressing needs, such as tight end, quarterback and safety, and will be looking to address those areas on Saturday.<doc-sep>When it comes to making trades around the NFL Draft, few teams are as active as the New England Patriots. Bill Belichick is known for his tendency to trade down in the draft. But in 2019, he showed that he’s more than willing to move up and down the board if he finds the right deal with a team. After sitting still and making a pick on Thursday, the Patriots made seven trades involving picks over the last two days of the draft. Here’s a rundown of each of the Patriots’ trades during the 2019 NFL Draft. Trade No. 1 The deal (trade up): No. 56 & 101 for No. 45 The pick (45): Joejuan Williams, DB, Vanderbilt The Patriots were aggressive with their second pick of the draft, moving up 11 spots to grab the 6-foot-4 cornerback out of Vanderbilt. Trade No. 2 The deal (trade down): No. 64 for No. 77 & 118 The pick (77): Chase Winovich, DE, Michigan The pick (118): Hjalte Froholdt, OL, Arkansas Shortly after losing a pick, the Patriots pick up an extra pick by trading out of Round 2. They got a third rounder (Winovich) and fourth-rounder (Froholdt) out of the deal. Trade No. 3 The deal (trade down): No. 73 & 205 for No. 87 & 162 The pick (87): Damien Harris, RB, Alabama The pick (162): Traded The Patriots moved down from No. 73 to No. 87 with one part of this deal, grabbing an extra running back out of the deal. They also technically moved up with the second pick of this deal, but wound up flipping that in their next deal. Trade No. 4 The deal (trade down): No. 97 & 162 for No. 101 & 133 The picks (101): Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia The pick (133): Jarrett Stidham, QB, Auburn The Patriots moved back four picks in Round 3 and still landed Cajuste. In exchange, they moved up from No. 162 to 133 in Round 4, putting them in a spot to grab a quarterback. Trade No. 5 The deal (trade down): No. 134 & 243 for No. 162 & 167 The pick (162): Traded The pick (167): Also traded Trade down? Trade up? It doesn’t really matter, they wound up using both the picks acquired here as part of the ammunition for the final two trades. Trade No. 6 The deal (trade up): No. 162 & 239 for No. 159 The pick: Byron Cowart, DL, Maryland The Patriots gave up one of their seventh-round picks to move up three spots to grab Cowart. He must have been at risk of coming off the board. Trade No. 7 The deal: No. 167 & No. 246 for No. 163 The pick (163): Jake Bailey, P, Stanford The Patriots were apparently afraid of losing out on a punter, opting to lose a seventh-round pick to move up four spots to grab Bailey.<doc-sep>The New England Patriots held seven selections entering the final day of the 2019 NFL draft. Through a series of trades, the team ended with five total selections between rounds four and seven. When all was said and done and the dust had settled, the following men were added to the Patriots’ roster: OG Hjalte Froholdt QB Jarrett Stidham DE Byron Cowart P Jake Bailey CB Ken Webster Let’s take a closer look at how the second day of the draft went for New England: Patriots draft OG Hjalte Froholdt: 4-118 New England started into day three by staying put at #118 and investing into one of the most intriguing guards in the entire draft: Hjalte Froholdt. The Arkansas product also brings very good athleticism to the table and as an outstanding pass protector will compete with Ted Karras for the top backup spot along the Patriots’ interior offensive line — at least in 2019. Further down the line, Froholdt might become insurance in case starting left guard and impending free agent Joe Thuney cannot be retained beyond this year. Patriots draft QB Jarrett Stidham: 4-133 With their second selection in the fourth round, the Patriots decided to invest in a quarterback: Auburn’s Jarrett Stidham will compete for snaps and a roster spot behind Tom Brady this summer. A smart and accurate passer that knows how to take care of the football, Stidham will start his career by sitting and learning before potentially taking over for Brian Hoyer as the Patriots’ top backup in 2020 — if not earlier. Patriots trade 4-134 and 7-243 to the Rams for 5-162 and 5-167 Immediately after drafting Jarrett Stidham with the 133rd selection, the Patriots opted to move pick number 134: New England traded the pick together with one of the its four seventh-round selections to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for two fifth-rounders. The Rams, meanwhile, used #134 on defensive tackle Greg Gaines. Patriots draft DE Byron Cowart: 5-159 New England used the first of the two picks acquired from the Rams to move up the board again: together with 7-239, the team traded up three spots to draft defensive lineman Byron Cowart. A developmental option that needs to refine its technique at the next level, the Maryland product has some positional versatility and physical tools to possible develop into a rotational option. Patriots draft P Jake Bailey: 5-163 Four picks after selecting Byron Cowart, the Patriots moved up the board again: the team invested 5-167 and 7-246 to trade up four spots in the fifth round and select Stanford’s Jake Bailey. A strong-legged punter who also has experience working on kickoffs, Bailey will compete against veteran Ryan Allen this summer. Patriots draft CB Ken Webster: 7-252 After waiting almost 90 picks, the Patriots made their fifth selection of the day — and tenth overall of the 2019 draft — near the end of the seventh round. New England went with Ole Miss cornerback Ken Webster, a developmental defensive back that needs to improve his feel for the game but has some foundational skills in place.<doc-sep>
The New England Patriots enter the third day of the 2019 NFL Draft with seven selections left to make after picking five players over the first two days and first three rounds. Here’s a look at the selections so far. First round: Arizona State receiver N’Keal Harry Second round:Vanderbilt cornerback Joejuan Williams Third round: Michigan defensive end Chase Winovich Third round: Alabama running back Damien Harris Third round: West Virginia tackle Yodny Cajuste The Patriots started the draft with needs at tight end, receiver, defensive end, tackle and, perhaps, a backup quarterback. They’ve checked a few of those boxes, with tight end still being the most glaring need. And it’s hard to imagine they can find a day one starter in the fourth round. Here are the picks that they have left, starting the day. Fourth round: Picks 118, 133, 134 Seventh round: Picks 239, 243, 246, 252 Let’s jump into the action. 12:22 p.m.: Quarterback Ryan Finley will be a Cincinnati Bengal despite being tied as a potential Patriot and suitable developmental prospect behind Tom Brady. Much like Richmond’s Kyle Lauletta and the Patirots weren’t meant to be, Finley must not have been the Patriots’ guy. 12:34 p.m.: Florida safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson seemed like the type of versatile defensive back that the Patriots might like. And he had some pre-draft hype, with some pegging him as a potential first-rounder. However, the Saints nabbed Gardner-Johnson with the 105th overall pick. Patriots Selection 12:57 p.m: The Patriots have drafted Arkansas offensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt with a fourth-round pick at No. 118 overall. Froholdt is a product of Bret Bielema, the former Arkansas head coach and current Patriots coaching assistant. More on that selection here. Patriots Selection 1:31 p.m.: The Patriots have drafted Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham with a fourth-round pick at No. 133rd overall. Tom Brady’s heir? Here’s more on the selection. 1:35 p.m.: The Patriots traded their third and final fourth-round pick to the Los Angeles Rams. The deal included the Patriots’ 134th and 243rd pick to the Rams in exchange for their 162nd and 167th overall picks, per ESPN’s Field Yates. Patriots trade their final fourth-round pick. Terms, per @FieldYates: NE gets 162, 167 Rams get: 134, 243 — Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) April 27, 2019 Patriots Selection The New England Patriots traded up to select Maryland defensive tackle Byron Cowart with the 159th overall pick in the fifth round during the 2019 NFL Draft on Saturday. He was a highly touted high school prospect that didn’t meet the hype in college. Here’s more on the selection. Patriots Selection The Patriots again traded up, this time selecting Stanford punter Jake Bailey in the fifth round. Belichick has trended toward left-footed punters but Bailey is a righty. He was asked about the punt-heavy Super Bowl this year. “It got me fired up,” he said on Saturday. “I remember watching the game and all of my friends were kind of like, ‘What the heck is going on,’ and I was glued to the TV. It was one of my favorite football games of all time to watch.” Here’s more on the selection.