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Prototypical Patriots: Which safeties could team target in 2021 NFL Draft?

The New England Patriots used their top draft pick on a safety last spring. Might they make it two years in a row?

The Patriots have experience and talent at the position with veterans Devin McCourty and Adrian Phillips and 2020 second-rounder Kyle Dugger leading the way. But in the wake of Patrick Chung's retirement, New England may look to add another versatile playmaker who can fill multiple roles on defense.

So, which safety prospects in the 2021 NFL Draft should be on the Patriots' radar? Phil Perry's Prototypical Patriots series concludes with a look at the safeties in this year's class who fit the mold of what New England looks for at that position.
BY  Phil Perry  - 
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The New England Patriots used their top draft pick on a safety last spring. Might they make it two years in a row?

The Patriots have experience and talent at the position with veterans Devin McCourty and Adrian Phillips and 2020 second-rounder Kyle Dugger leading the way. But in the wake of Patrick Chung's retirement, New England may look to add another versatile playmaker who can fill multiple roles on defense.

So, which safety prospects in the 2021 NFL Draft should be on the Patriots' radar? Phil Perry's Prototypical Patriots series concludes with a look at the safeties in this year's class who fit the mold of what New England looks for at that position.