Patriots Draft Versatile Defender Marte Mapu in Third Round

Marte Mapu was drafted by the Patriots with the No. 76 pick.
The Patriots drafted safety/linebacker Marte Mapu in the third round of the NFL Draft.
Mapu is a versatile player who can run, cover, hit, and make plays.
Mapu is a top-10 safety in the 2023 NFL Draft and the highest drafted player in Sacramento State history.
The Patriots have a loaded safety room and this marks the sixth time Belichick has used his first three picks on defenders.