As the New England Patriots enter a new era, the influence of Bill Belichick on the team’s decisions during the 2024 NFL Draft, especially regarding the No. 3 overall pick, may still be apparent.
During Belichick’s tenure in New England, he held a strong preference for LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, who reportedly topped the team’s draft board. Belichick was determined to secure Daniels in the draft.
Now, under new head coach Jerod Mayo, the Patriots face the decision of whether to align with Belichick’s previous preferences or pursue a different direction. The impending choice will be revealed when the Patriots are on the clock on April 25, with the team’s quarterback needs making the selection of a signal-caller at No. 3 a plausible scenario.
Bill Belichick has expressed admiration for quarterback prospect Dillon Daniels, who had an outstanding season at LSU, completing 72.2% of his passes, throwing 40 touchdowns with just four interceptions, and rushing for an impressive 1,134 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Daniels earned the prestigious Heisman Trophy for his remarkable performance. Although Belichick is no longer with the Patriots, the team continues to show interest in Daniels. New England recently met with Daniels at the combine, where they also had discussions with other quarterback prospects, indicating a keen focus on evaluating talent for the upcoming season.
