The 2022 NFL Draft begins Thursday night in Las Vegas and runs through Saturday. Here's a complete guide.
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The 2022 NFL Draft is set to start Thursday night in Las Vegas, and without obvious star power at quarterback or at the skill positions, and little consensus at the top of the order, anything could happen once the Jaguars are on the clock with the first pick.
It should be a busy few days for the Patriots, who are scheduled to make nine picks, although coach Bill Belichick has never been shy about trading down and acquiring more selections. The Patriots are likely to target the offensive line and the defensive side of the ball with their choices, starting at No. 21.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the draft.
What time does the 2022 NFL Draft start?
Round 1: Thursday, 8 p.m.
Rounds 2-3: Friday, 7 p.m.
Rounds 4-7: Saturday, noon
Teams have 10 minutes to make a pick in the first round, seven minutes in the second, five minutes in rounds three through six, and four minutes for the seventh round.
When will the Patriots pick in the first round?
With the Patriots selecting 21st, expect them to be on the clock around 10:45 p.m.; the Colts made the 21st selection just after 10:50 p.m. in 2021.
How can I watch the 2022 NFL Draft?
The draft will be broadcast on NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, and ESPN Deportes.
What picks do the Patriots have in the 2022 NFL Draft?
The Patriots have nine picks — five of their own, plus four acquired via trade — but those numbers could change because of the team’s penchant for draft-day trades.
Here’s where the Patriots stand as of Tuesday night:
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No. 21 (Round 1, pick 21 of the round)
No. 54 (Round 2, pick 22)
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No. 85 (Round 3, pick 21)
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No. 127 (Round 4, pick 22)
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No. 158 (Round 5, pick 15)
No. 183 (Round 6, pick 4)
Acquired Monday from the Texans, along with the seventh-round pick.
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No. 200 (Round 6, pick 22)
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No. 210 (Round 6, pick 32)
Acquired in August from the Rams, along with a 2023 fourth-round pick, for Sony Michel.
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No. 245 (Round 7, pick 24)