Joe Milton III Admittedly Didn’t Expect Draft Call From Patriots [Video]

Joe Milton III admitted he didn’t think he would receive a call from a New England area code during Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft.

“To be honest, I wasn’t expecting this call,” Milton said on a video conference Saturday afternoon after the Patriots used their sixth-round pick (No. 193) on the Tennessee Volunteers gunslinger.

After all, the Patriots selected quarterback Drake Maye with their third overall pick Thursday night. It was believe New England addressed its position of need, especially with veteran Jacoby Brissett also on the depth chart.

When asked whether he thought landing in New England was a possibility of whether he was surprised, Milton responded: “It was kind of both. But at the same time, had all the hats laid out, just never know where you will end up. So I was just waiting on any phone call.”

Milton said he did not have any conversations with the Patriots about transitioning from the quarterback position. He …