1997 New England Patriots season 1997 NFL Draft 1997 New England Patriots Draft Selections

| Round | Overall | Player | Position_ | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | Chris Canty | Cornerback | Kansas State |
| 2 | 59 | Brandon Mitchell | Defensive tackle | Texas A&M |
| 3 | 61 | Sedrick Shaw | Running back | Iowa |
| 3 | 89 | Chris Carter | Safety | Texas |
| 4 | 97 | Damon Denson | Offensive guard | Michigan |
| 4 | 125 | Ed Ellis | Offensive tackle | Buffalo |
| 5 | 159 | Vernon Crawford | Linebacker | Florida State |
| 6 | 192 | Tony Gaiter | Wide receiver | Miami (FL) |
| 7 | 230 | Scott Rehberg | Offensive guard | Central Michigan |