"The New England Patriots snagged their first playoff win since Super Bowl LIII on Sunday against the Chargers, a 16-3 win. The game ensures New England will play again next weekend. Should they win, then, they'd advance to the AFC Championship for the first time since Tom Brady took down a 23-year-old Patrick Mahomes. With New England's win, the range of their upcoming draft pick has become clearer. The Patriots will pick no earlier than No. 25 overall in April's draft, though fans will be hoping that pick is No. 32 with a Super Bowl win."
"The Patriots last selected No. 25 overall in 2012, selecting Alabama's Dont'a Hightower. Hightower would go on to win three Super Bowls with the Patriots, making Second-Team All-Pro and a pair of Pro Bowls. He also joined the coaching staff last season as the inside linebackers coach, a fitting position given his nearly 600 career tackles."
New England defeated the Chargers 16-3 for its first playoff victory since Super Bowl LIII and will play again next weekend, with an AFC Championship berth possible with another win. The Patriots will hold no earlier than the 25th overall pick in April's draft, with a Super Bowl win moving that pick to 32nd. Mid-20s selections have produced impact players recently, including Jaxson Dart, Dalton Kincaid (2023), and Tyler Linderbaum (2022). The Patriots previously held No. 25 in 2012 and selected Dont'a Hightower. Primary roster needs are a pass catcher, offensive line help, and an edge rusher; offensive tackle is a likely priority given Morgan Moses' age.
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