New England Patriots NFL Draft 2026 pick tracker: Grades, fits and scouting reports

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft.The New England Patriots entered the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23 with 11 picks over the three-day event, though several trades left them with nine.In the first round, they traded up from 31 to 28 to ensure they got Utah’s Caleb Lomu, the last of the likely first-round offensive tackles. They wanted to secure a bookend on their offensive line in front of Drake Maye for years to come after drafting left tackle Will Campbell a year ago.Advertisement