Patriots draft QB Joe Milton in sixth round, ‘swing on upside’

The Patriots selected Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III with the 193rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Milton is now the fifth quarterback on the roster and the second passer the Patriots have drafted this year. UNC’s Drake Maye was the Patriots’ first-round pick, selected third overall in the draft. According to a scout, Milton is a “gifted thrower” who will “upgrade the talent” in the Patriots’ quarterback room. Ultimately, it’s a swing on upside for the Patriots, according to a source. Milton, 24, is 6-foot-5, 246 pounds. He...