New England Patriots DRAFT PICKS

2026 NFL DRAFT

RD	PICK		PLAYER	TRADE FROM
1	28	Patriots	Caleb Lomu Quick and coordinated, it was Lomu — and not his more celebrated teammate Spencer Fano — who started the past two seasons at the critical left tackle position for the Utes. Just a redshirt sophomore still growing into his frame, Lomu is currently a better pass protector than run blocker, but he has a bright future if he commits to the weight room. Utah, T · POS RK 7	HOU, BUF
2	55	Patriots	Gabe Jacas Using a blend of physicality and instincts that translates well to the pro game, Jacas led the Big Ten with 11 sacks and three forced fumbles in 2025 before delivering a stellar performance at the Senior Bowl. Jacas may lack the twitch of some of this year’s top pass-rushers, but I see shades of a young DeMarcus Lawrence in Jacas’ game. Illinois, DE · POS RK 4	LAC
3	95	Patriots	Eli Raridon Similar in some ways to Georgia’s Oscar Delp, Raridon lacks eye-popping stats. But he offers an exciting blend of size and athleticism and comes from a program well known for developing NFL talent at tight end. Notre Dame, TE · POS RK 7	-
5	171	Patriots	Karon PruntyWake Forest, DB	-
6	196	Patriots	Dametrious CrownoverTexas A&M, T · POS RK 18	IND, MIN, CAR, JAX
6	212	Patriots	Namdi ObiazorTCU, LB · POS RK 28	-
7	234	Patriots	Behren MortonTexas Tech, QB · POS RK 11	MIN
7	245	Patriots	Jam MillerAlabama, RB · POS RK 22	LAR, HOU, JAX
7	247	Patriots	Quintayvious HutchinsBoston College, DE · POS RK 42	-

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