Patriots weigh Boutte trade while mock drafts hint at 31st pick surprise

Reports indicate the New England Patriots have set a trading price for wide receiver Kayshon Boutte ahead of the NFL Draft, suggesting the team may move in a different direction at the position.

Separately, mock drafts place the Patriots at the 31st overall pick, with some projections indicating a surprising selection intended to fill Carlton Davis III's role. The combination of Boutte trade discussions and a possible pick at 31 could signal a broader change in how the Patriots approach this draft.