The Patriots know they need much more offensive firepower in 2024.

That was one of the biggest takeaways from attending the NFL Scouting Combine last week. Almost every conversation with a Patriots coach, scout or executive usually began with an acknowledgment that the offense needs to be built up before the team even knows their offensive identity.

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So, we’re rebuilding the Patriots’ offense with the first three picks of our post-combine mock draft.

Round 1, Pick No. 3: LSU QB Jayden Daniels

The Patriots held formal meetings with the top QBs in the 2024 NFL Draft, including Daniels. Multiple Patriots staffers said they’d be happy with any of the top three QBs, Daniels, USC’s Caleb Williams or UNC’s Drake Maye, at No. 3 overall. And one Patriots executive was clearly a fan of Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy, as well.

Daniels comes with some question marks — most notably his frame and arm strength — but he’s a dynamic athlete with accurate precision.

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Last year’s Heisman Trophy winner threw for 3,812 yards with 40 touchdowns and just four interceptions while adding 10 touchdowns on the ground. An AFC East scout had Daniels ranked lower than Williams and Maye and believed that a team could win with him but not because of him.

Still, the Patriots need to aim for the fences with their next quarterback, and Daniels has special skills that can’t be found in free agency.

Round 2, Pick No. 34: Texas WR Adonai Mitchell

It’s a really strong wide receiver class, meaning the Patriots should be able to get a good player at the top of the second round even if they pick a quarterback over a wideout in Round 1.

Mitchell could be a game-breaker paired with Daniels. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound receiver ran a blazing 4.34-second 40-yard dash and nearly leaped out of Lucas Oil Stadium with a 39.5-inch vertical leap and 11-feet, 4-inch broad jump.

He caught 11 touchdown passes on 55 receptions with 845 yards in 2023 and could be the Patriots’ future at “X” receiver. The Ringer’s Danny Kelly compared Mitchell to CeeDee Lamb.

Round 3, Pick No. 68: Yale OT Kiran Amegadjie

Re-signing right tackle Mike Onwenu should be a priority, and the Patriots would be smart to be in the market for a left tackle in free agency, as well.

But Amegadjie is athletic and long and would be the future starter on Daniels’ blindside.

Amegadjie is 6-foot-5, 323 pounds, but his wingspan is 7-feet, 1-inch. He played four games in 2023 before suffering a season-ending quad injury. He didn’t allow a sack and let up just five hurries. He also didn’t allow a sack in 2022.

Round 4: Clemson DT Tyler Davis

The Patriots should be looking to get younger at defensive tackle even with Christian Barmore due for a contract extension.

Davis could replace Lawrence Guy, who was released this offseason. The 6-foot-2, 301-pounder is a solid run defender who can clog up the middle of the field.

Daniel Ekuale and Davon Godchaux will both be 30 years old this season.

Round 5: Kansas State TE Ben Sinnott

With just one tight end on their 53-man roster, it’s integral to add a young player to this position group to fill a need in the future. The Patriots would still be smart to sign their prospective starting tight end, but Sinnott ran a 4.68-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot-4, 250 pounds with a freaky 40-inch vertical leap, 10-foot, 6-inch broad jump, 6.82-second 3-cone drill and 4.23-second short shuttle.

He caught 49 passes for 676 yards with six touchdowns last season and spent most of his time playing inline at tight end, where he was an effective blocker. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Sinnott rise up draft boards, but as of now this is where he’s being ranked by analysts.

Round 6: Michigan G Trevor Keegan

The Patriots need options on their interior offensive line with left guard Cole Strange coming off of an injury and Sidy Sow and Atonio Mafi still unproven at right guard.

Keegan was part of one of the best offensive lines in college football last season and was a three-year starter at left guard.

Round 7: Troy RB Kimani Vidal

Vidal stands just 5-foot-8, but he’s big enough at 213 pounds and ran a 4.46-second 40-yard dash in Indianapolis.

He was a four-year contributor at Troy and rushed for 1,661 yards with 14 touchdowns as a senior. He also added 92 catches for 700 yards with one touchdown in four college seasons.

The Patriots could definitely use more depth at running back behind Rhamondre Stevenson.