Welcome to the Patriots Prospect Preview, our annual series where we talk about the club’s future picks before literally anyone else! Let’s jump into the slate for Week 3.

The New England Patriots dropped their season-opening matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders, which gave us an early look at some cracks that might be forming in and around the roster.

Christian Gonzalez was obviously missing from the lineup, but there were some serious mistakes made in the defensive backfield. Garrett Bradbury wasn’t effective in the running game. Kayshon Boutte was the only receiver to stand out, leading the way for a group that still lacks explosive playmakers.

I’d like to see some of those things eventually be addressed, and these eight prospects could be tasked with doing just that:

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