The New England Patriots added another quarterback to the mix in Round 6 of the 2024 NFL Draft.
With the 193rd overall pick, the Patriots selected Tennessee QB Joe Milton. The 24-year-old, known for his incredibly strong arm, threw for 2,813 yards with 20 touchdowns and five interceptions in 12 games for the Volunteers last season.
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The Patriots selected Milton with the pick they received from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for ex-QB Mac Jones.
At 6-foot-5, 245 pounds with a 4.5 40-yard dash time and a howitzer of an arm, Milton is among the most intriguing athletes in the class. He's an extremely raw talent, however, and likely a long-term project for Jerod Mayo and the Patriots coaching staff.
Milton joins a crowded Patriots QB depth chart that includes first-rounder Drake Maye, Jacoby Brissett, Bailey Zappe, and Nathan Rourke. After the pick was made, NFL Media's Ian Rapoport noted that Zappe could be available in a trade.
