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Patriots Eye Chris Brazzell II at No. 31 to Boost Offense

The New England Patriots plan to use their No. 31 pick to select Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell II, hoping his 4.37‑second 40‑yard dash and down‑field playmaking will revitalize the offense after releasing Stefon Diggs.

Patriots have the 31st pick in the first round and are eyeing Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell II. Brazzell, 6‑ft‑4, posted 136 catches for 2,072 yards and 16 touchdowns over 40 career games and ran a blazing 4.37‑second 40‑yard dash at the combine.

The move would come after the team releases Stefon Diggs at the start of the league year on March 11, giving New England a chance to inject down‑field playmaking into a passing attack that has struggled to find its rhythm.