Patriots NFL Draft big board: 27 players who fit what the team is looking for

Part of the New England Patriots’ prep work for the 2026 NFL Draft has been working through scenarios.For example, what happens if there’s a run on edge rushers, leaving none they want with the 31st pick? How early are they willing to draft a tight end? If a wide receiver like Denzel Boston falls, could they scrap their plans of pursuing A.J. Brown via trade in June?Advertisement