The New England Patriots acquired rookie cornerback Shaun Wade from the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday in exchange for a 2022 seventh-round pick and a 2023 fifth-round pick. Wade, a fifth-round pick out of Ohio State, was once considered a potential first-round prospect. For New England, this is one of their classic low-risk, potential high-reward trades. The 22-year-old outside cornerback will provide valuable depth for the Patriots secondary with Stephon Gilmore (quadriceps) still on the Physically Unable to Perform list late in training camp. Wade earned All-Big 10 honors in his final season in college and has enough athleticism to move around if needed.
