Andrew Luck Goes No. 1 in First Mock Draft, Patriots Target Defensive End Whitney Mercilus, Cornerback Alfonzo Dennard

It’s that time of year again. Welcome to NESN.com’s first mock draft of the season, just in time for the start of the combine.

We’ll roll out a new edition every Thursday until April 26, so check back each week to see which prospects are rising and falling throughout the process — and of course, to get a better gauge on who might be on the Patriots’ radar.

There’s one certainty at the top with Andrew Luck. From there, it’s anyone’s guess.

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