The New England Patriots have been awarded four compensatory choices in the 2007 Draft.
The compensatory selections are as follows:
- Fifth Round - 34th pick (171st overall)
- Sixth Round - 34th pick (208th overall)
- Sixth Round - 35th pick (209th overall)
- Seventh Round - 37th pick (247th overall)
Awarded picks are based on the value of the compensatory free agents lost. Compensatory free agents are determined by a formula based on salary, playing time and postseason honors. The formula was developed by the NFL Management Council. Not every free agent lost or signed by a club is covered by this formula.
With the adddition of the compensatory picks, New England now has a total of 10 selections in the 2007 Draft. The current draft board is as follows:
DRAFT BOARD | NOTES |
Round One | |
24th pick (24th overall) | New England from Seattle |
28th pick (28th overall) | Slotted pick
|
Round Three | |
28th pick (90th overall) | Slotted pick
|
Round Four | |
28th pick | Slotted pick
|
Round Five | |
34th pick (171st overall) | Compensatory selection
|
Round Six | |
6th pick | New England from Arizona |
28th pick | Slotted pick |
34th pick (208th overall) | Compensatory selection |
35th pick (209th overall) | Compensatory selection
|
Round Seven | |
37th pick (247th overall) | Compensatory selection |