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Patriots draft grades Reacts survey: Grading the full 2026 class

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Patriots fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Check out FanDuel, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation.

Patriots’ biggest steals and reaches in the 2026 NFL Draft

Starting with offensive tackle Caleb Lomu in the first round, the New England Patriots made nine selections in the 2026 NFL Draft. While there is some cautious optimism about the class as a whole, time will be the ultimate judge of the team’s success and whether or not the Patriots’ selections will prove their value […]

Patriots mock draft 2027: New England considers pair of Oregon Ducks

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror, which officially starts the clock on the 2027 NFL Draft. Unlike this year’s class, the 2027 draft is expected to be one of the more talented groups in recent memory. New England is hoping to be picking near the bottom of the first round again. In […]

Patriots draft pick Behren Morton reacts to joining team as backup QB

In the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots selected Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton to serve as a third arm behind Drake Maye and Tommy DeVito. Morton is ready to help wherever he can. “Game planning, prep — whatever needs,” he said. “If he needs a coffee from Starbucks, I’m […]

Patriots’ 2026 draft picks, ranked by projected rookie contributions

The New England Patriots were unsurprisingly busy in the 2026 NFL Draft. Entering the annual player selection meeting with 11 picks, tied for second-most in the NFL, they ended up making a series of trades and picks and at the end brought in nine prospects. But while plenty of thought and preparation went into every […]

8 winners and losers from the Patriots’ 2026 draft

The New England Patriots added nine total players across three days of the 2026 NFL Draft, the first three filling top needs on the roster before the focus was shifted to acquiring depth. Here’s who the pick impacts for better, or worse, moving forward. Winners QB Drake Maye: The Patriots smarty continued to use their […]

Patriots draft grades for full 2026 rookie class

The 2026 NFL Draft is over, so what makes more sense then grading all of the New England Patriots’ picks before they have even stepped foot on an NFL field? Seriously though, this was a fun exercise last year, so I thought I’d do it again this year. Not only am I going to give […]

New England Patriots 2026 roster and depth chart

Coming off a berth in Super Bowl LX, the New England Patriots are in the process of retooling their roster. They made some moves in free agency to improve the foundation, and added some youth in the NFL Draft and rookie free agency. In order not to get lost amid all the movement, here is […]

Patriots UDFA tracker 2026: Full list of undrafted rookie signings

With the 2026 NFL Draft winding down, teams began turning their attention to rookie free agency. The New England Patriots were no exception, and they will once again be quite busy: the team of head coach Mike Vrabel and quasi-general manager Eliot Wolf has several open spots on its 90-man roster available to be filled. […]

6 numbers that explain the Patriots’ late-round draft picks

On Saturday, the New England Patriots added six players to their roster during the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft. After shuffling around the draft board and securing trades with both the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Minnesota Vikings, the Patriots made one fifth-round selection, two in the sixth and three in the seventh. The […]

Quick-hit thoughts on the Patriots’ 2026 NFL Draft class

The New England Patriots concluded the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday by adding six more players to the fold. In total, nine rookies were selected over the last three days; they will soon be joined by other first-year players arriving on the team through free agency. While this means the rookie class as a whole […]

What Patriots hoped to accomplish on Day 3 of the NFL Draft

Since walking off the Super Bowl field 76 days ago, the New England Patriots’ goal has been to improve the roster to get back to that stage. Saturday marked one of the final steps in that process, as the team made five Day 3 selections in the NFL Draft — with improving depth a key […]

Patriots 2026 draft tracker: Day 3 picks, news, live updates

The NFL Draft is officially in the books as the New England Patriots wrapped up the weekend making six selections on Day 3. Recap all the action below. NFL Draft 2026: Day 3 Saturday, April 25, 12 p.m. ET | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA | Broadcast information | Best players available | Patriots Top 50 Big Board Patriots picks: Round 5, […]

Patriots draft results: Full 2026 rookie class

The New England Patriots showed some aggressiveness in the 2026 NFL Draft, and from the first round on showed that they were willing to move around the board in order to maximize their chances of adding high-quality players to the roster. In total, nine players were selected — from first-round offensive tackle Caleb Lomu all […]

Patriots draft 2026: Instant grades for ED Quintayvious Hutchins in Round 7

The New England Patriots went with some home-grown talent to close out their 2026 NFL Draft. Quintayvious Hutchins, the edge rusher out of Boston College, was selected by the team in the seventh round. Let’s grade the pick. Instant grades: Patriots draft ED Quintayvious Hutchins 247th overall Matt St. Jean: Hutchins is an undersized edge […]

Patriots draft 2026: Instant grades for RB Jam Miller in Round 7

The New England Patriots opted to bolster their running back group late in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Jam Miller out of the University of Alabama was brought aboard with the 245th overall selection. Let’s grade the pick. Instant grades: Patriots draft RB Jam Miller 245th overall Matt St. Jean: Jam Miller […]

Patriots draft 2026: New England picks RB Jam Miller in Round 7

Through a series of trades, the New England Patriots ended up in possession of both the 245th and the 247th pick in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The first of those selections was spent on a running back. With pick No. 245, the Patriots selected Alabama RB Jam Miller. Miller, who will […]

Patriots draft 2026: Instant grades for QB Behren Morton in Round 7

The New England Patriots kept filling their needs throughout the 2026 NFL Draft, and in the seventh round they arrived at quarterback. Looking for a third-stringer to back up Drake Maye and Tommy DeVito, they selected Texas Tech QB Behren Morton. Let’s grade the pick. Instant grades: Patriots draft QB Behren Morton 234th overall Matt […]