For those who like to do some research ahead of their draft, here’s a look at where Patriots players stand. Does it make sense to draft Mac Jones as a backup? How about Rhamondre Stevenson as an RB1? Will Hunter Henry bounce back in the red zone?

Here’s what Yahoo and ESPN experts have to say:

Rhamondre Stevenson

Yahoo ranking: 31st overall, 14th among running backs

Yahoo projected stats: 1,146 rushing yards, 7 rushing TDs, 338 receiving yards, 1.1 receiving TDs

Yahoo comment: “Stevenson’s style breeds elusiveness with the ball in his hands, and he’s proven to be a superior pass-catcher as well.”

ESPN comment: “Perhaps new playcaller Bill O’Brien will lean more on a committee attack, but 25-year-old Stevenson’s floor should be that of a mid-range RB2.”

JuJu Smith-Schuster

Yahoo ranking: 111th overall, 43rd among wide receivers

Yahoo projected stats: 81.1 receptions, 866 receiving yards, 4.3 receiving TDs

Yahoo comment: “The Patriots saw fit to seemingly swap out Jakobi Meyers for Smith-Schuster, presumably setting up to handle a similar big-slot role, which does bode well, but production may be harder to come from while catching passes from Mac Jones instead of Patrick Mahomes.”

Ezekiel Elliott

Yahoo ranking: 125th overall, 45th among running backs

Yahoo projected stats: 429 rushing yards, 3.9 rushing TDs, 68.5 receiving yards, 0.7 receiving TDs

Yahoo comment: “Rhamondre Stevenson is the lead back, but Elliott could at least cut into a share of his carries, especially in short yardage.”

Hunter Henry

Yahoo ranking: 153rd overall, 19th among tight ends

Yahoo projected stats: 37.6 receptions, 436 receiving yards, 3.2 receiving TDs

Yahoo comment: “New offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien could spark some life into the passing game, though the fresh arrival Mike Gesicki could threaten Henry’s domination of offensive snaps.”

ESPN comment: “Henry has limited upside (his best fantasy finish was ninth in 2019), and the 28-year-old is no more than a fringe TE2.”

Patriots defense

Yahoo ranking: 168th overall, 7th among defenses

Yahoo projected stats: 396 points allowed, 41.4 sacks, 13.8 interceptions, 8.9 fumble recoveries, 3 TDs

Yahoo comment: “Coach Bill Belichick’s ability to make the most out of his talent on defense is beyond repute.”

Mike Gesicki

Yahoo ranking: 203rd overall, 26th among tight ends

Yahoo projected stats: 40.3 receptions, 434 receiving yards, 3.3 receiving TDs

Yahoo comment: “Gesicki is a uniquely athletic pass-catcher for a tight end, but for the first time in his NFL career, he’ll have to contend with another competent No. 1 option at the same position.”

DeVante Parker

Yahoo ranking: 214th overall, 78th among wide receivers

Yahoo projected stats: 41.3 receptions, 561 receiving yards, 3.1 receiving TDs

Yahoo comment: “The 30-year-old is the best contested-catch option in New England’s wide receiver room.”

ESPN comment: “Parker is well off the fantasy radar.”

Nick Folk

Yahoo ranking: 242nd overall, 12th among kickers

Yahoo projected stats (could be replaced): 5.8 extra points made, 4.2 field goals made

Yahoo comment: “Despite his achievements, the team did not seem too impressed and opted to use a fourth-round pick in 2023 on Maryland kicker, Chad Ryland, who possesses a stronger leg and may eventually take over Folk’s role.”

Mac Jones

Yahoo ranking: 262nd overall, 31st among quarterbacks

Yahoo projected stats: 4,042 passing yards, 24.8 passing TDs, 16.2 INTs, 130 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD

Yahoo comment: “If Jones is to succeed, it may have to be with efficiency rather than volume due to his pass-catching corps.”

ESPN comment: “Perhaps the arrival of new playcaller Bill O’Brien will reignite Jones’ career, but he’s a long shot to find his way into the QB1 discussion this season.”

Pierre Strong Jr.

Yahoo ranking: 274th overall, 79th among running backs

Yahoo projected stats: 306 rushing yards, 3.1 rushing TDs, 93.9 receiving yards, 0.8 receiving TDs

Yahoo comment: “To overtake Elliott for the No. 2 gig, he’ll need to prove he’s developed a more complete handle on the position.”

Tyquan Thornton

Yahoo ranking: 282nd overall, 95th among wide receivers

Yahoo projected stats: 43 receptions, 570 receiving yards, 3.2 receiving TDs,

Yahoo comment: “Neither newcomer JuJu Smith-Schuster nor holdover DeVante Parker can stretch the field quite like Thornton, meaning he could also see play in two-TE sets.”

ESPN comment: “The 23-year-old has a path to leading the Patriots in targets (JuJu Smith-Schuster is his top competition) and is an obvious candidate for a step forward in Year 2.”