Patriots' Potential First-Round Pick and Trade Calls Ahead of NFL Draft.

The New England Patriots are linked to multiple first-round prospects, including Zay Flowers and Lukas Van Ness, as they aim to address their needs at wide receiver and defensive edge. However, there are conflicting reports about Flowers, with some sources suggesting the Patriots might only take him if they can trade back. The team also has interest in Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks, but there has been no reported pre-draft contact. The Patriots have explored both moving up and moving down in the draft and aim to be prepared for any scenario.