2017 NFL Mock Draft: Projected First Round After Week 4

Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Utah Utes defensive tackle Lowell Lotulelei (93) during the game at Spartan Stadium. The Utah Utes defeated the San Jose State Spartans with a score of 34-17. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Utah Utes defensive tackle Lowell Lotulelei (93) during the game at Spartan Stadium. The Utah Utes defeated the San Jose State Spartans with a score of 34-17. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports /

Lowell Lotulelei. 32. player. 47. . DT. Utah

No one can predict where the New England Patriots are going to go with their first-round draft pick. However, it is clear that they could use some more depth in the middle of their defensive line.

Utah’s Lowell Lotulelei is the younger brother of the Carolina Panthers lineman Star Lotulelei. He’s a powerful interior defender who can stay low and plug up rushing lanes, which is always something an NFL team could use.

Again, the Patriots could go a number of ways with this pick, but Lotulelei is starting to generate some noise right now as a potential late first-round pick.