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2019 NFL Draft: Early Round 1 mock for all 32 teams across the league

By Peter Panacy

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A Dallas Cowboys fan cheers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A Dallas Cowboys fan cheers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Raekwon Davis #99 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after an interception against the Georgia Bulldogs in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Raekwon Davis #99 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after an interception against the Georgia Bulldogs in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /

47. . Defensive Tackle. Alabama. Raekwon Davis. 29. player

The Patriots are poised to move on from veteran defensive tackles Malcolm Brown or Danny Shelton in the near future, and it’s not likely they’re able to re-sign both.

And while the Pats could seriously consider an able-bodied wide receiver to help continue quarterback Tom Brady’s effectiveness and career, finding a long-term replacement up front on defense might be the smarter move.

New England needs a defensive disruptor, and that’s what Alabama defensive tackle Raekwon Davis is.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper even ranked Davis the No. 1 defensive lineman in this year’s draft, which would make his selection at No. 29 an absolute steal.

Davis has the ceiling to emerge as a star at the next level, and it’s been a while since the Patriots have had such a player on this side of the ball.