As the 2024 NFL Draft approaches, speculation is mounting about a connection between Jayden Daniels and the New England Patriots. NFL analysts Daniel Jeremiah, Bucky Brooks and Jordan Reed predicted the Patriots would select Daniel in their mock drafts.
ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit and FS1’s Colin Cowherd think New England should also consider Daniels. Oddsmakers think this is a great opportunity.DraftKings Sportsbook lists the Patriots as the favorite to draft Daniels. New England (125) selected the LSU product over the Washington Commanders (2-1), Atlanta Falcons (650) and Las Vegas Raiders (850).Daniels is also the most likely to go No. 3 overall (150), ahead of North Carolina quarterback Drake May (165) and Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (225).
Odds makers see this as a three-horse race for third overall.Before Super Bowl LVIII, some pundits speculated that Daniels might enter the NFL draft. Those who shared that sentiment predicted Daniels could go second behind USC quarterback Caleb Williams, a clear favorite to be selected first overall (-900).
That scenario could mean the Patriots have to decide between May and Harrison Jr., who New England picks. Only the Arizona Cardinals are less likely to land Harrison Jr. Pick (-200).
