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2019 NFL Draft: Complete two-round mock for every team, New Year’s Day version

By Peter Panacy

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Denver Broncos 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 video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Denver Broncos 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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CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 10: Zach Allen #2 of the Boston College Eagles sacks Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers in the first quarter of the game at Alumni Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 10: Zach Allen #2 of the Boston College Eagles sacks Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers in the first quarter of the game at Alumni Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) /

47. . EDGE. Boston College. Zach Allen. 29. player

The $64 question is when will the New England Patriots decide to find the heir apparent for future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady.

It wouldn’t be a shock to see someone grabbed in this year’s NFL Draft. But it’s foolish to think head coach Bill Belichick would reach for a lesser-tier QB this early, especially when he has some pending question marks with his defensive front. Defenders Trey Flowers, Danny Shelton and Malcolm Brown could all hit the free-agent market, and it’s going to be tough for New England to re-sign all three.

There are some weaknesses at the second and third levels of Belichick’s defense, too, although finding a solid pass-rusher up front would be smart. So the Pats stay local, grabbing Boston College EDGE Zach Allen, who has risen up draft boards nicely the past couple of weeks.

He might not be the prolific sack specialist. But he’s constantly in the backfield, picking up tackles for a loss with ease the past two seasons.