Now, the discussion is whether to take one of this year’s top talents or to draft for need and take a tackle. In this mock draft, I have the board falling perfectly for the Patriots to do one of those things — before trading down to do the opposite.

If Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter are off the board by the time the Pats go on the clock for the fourth pick, is a trade their best option?

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