2014 NFL draft order: When the New England Patriots pick in Round 2; full list of picks
New England quarterback Tom Brady threw for 4,343 yards and 25 touchdowns last season. (Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
With a 12-4 record in 2013, the New England Patriots won the AFC East for the fifth straight season. The Patriots have eight picks in the 2014 NFL draft and could look to help their run defense, which ranked 30th in last season. SI.com's Chris Burke writes that "depth is the goal here, be it off the edge (likely with a DE in the Rob Ninkovich/Chandler Jones mold) or at tight end behind Rob Gronkowski.
Needs:Defensive line, center, wide receiver
Here is the list of the Patriots' picks in this year’s draft:
Last updated May 9, 10a.m.
Round 1, Pick 29 (29): Dominique Easley
Round 2, Pick 30 (62)
Round 3, Pick 29 (93)
Round 4, Pick 30 (130)
Round 4, Pick 40 (140)
Round 6, Pick 22 (198)
Round 6, Pick 30 (206)
Round 7, Pick 29 (244)
More SI.com NFL draft coverage:
BURKE & FARRAR: Grading each first-round pick
BANKS: Welcome to Cleveland, Johnny Football
BURKE: Reaches and steals of Round 1