Patriots Plan: New England's Depth Chart Heading Into NFL Draft - OFFENSE

As the New England Patriots head into this weekend's draft, Mac Jones is the quarterback (we think) and there are holes to fill at receiver and the offensive line.

Sure, the New England Patriots expect to significantly improve their roster in this week's NFL Draft. With 11 overall picks - starting with No. 14 in the first round - they should add multiple players that will help them upgrade from the team that disappointed in 2022 with an 8-9 record.

There are seemingly needs at receiver and offensive tackle - some predict they'll even trade up for a quarterback - but to know where the Pats need to end up we need a refresher on where they're starting from.

New England made significant moves on the coach staff this offseason, bringing back offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien, retaining defensive co-coordinator Jerod Mayo and allowing Matt Patricia to leave for the Philadelphia Eagles. As for offensive players, the Pats essentially traded Jakobi Meyers for JuJu Smith-Schuster in free agency and added former Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki, veteran starting right tackle Riley Reiff, backup quarterback Trace McSorley and running back James Robinson.

O'Brien is vowing to wipe the slate clean, but unfortunately he's stuck with the bulk of a roster that hasn't won a playoff game in three seasons. After reportedly being shopped in trade talks by Bill Belichick, for now Mac Jones remains the starting quarterback.

A look at the Pats' offensive depth chart headed into the draft:

QB: Mac Jones/ Bailey Zappe/ Trace McSorley

RB: Rhamondre Stevenson/ James Robinson/ Pierre Strong Jr./ Kevin Harris

WR: JuJu Smith-Schuster/ DeVante Parker/ Kendrick Bourne/ Tyquan Thornton

TE: Hunter Henry/ Mike Gesicki

LT: Trent Brown/ Calvin Anderson

LG: Cole Strange/ James Ferentz

C: David Andrews/ Kody Russey

RG: Michael Onwenu/ Bill Murray

RT: Riley Reiff/ Yodny Cajuste

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