DRAFT Draft Rumours 2026

[bakes781]

 

[dliverey44]

If they were meaningless, why would they even do them?

There not meaningless just not always an indicator of a teams draft strategy or actual player interest

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

Why do you think I included him in my draft contest entries? It mitigates some of the disappointment.

We have to put some trust in the current regime making picks. They have 1 at bat together and hit a solid triple.
If we take Howell I will save any potential disappointment until football starts.

 

[mayoclinic]

No, it doesn't.

 

[manxman2601]

A bit too BB coded.

 

[stelfans]

Why do you think I included him in my draft contest entries? It mitigates some of the disappointment.

Still think this will be between Iheanachor and Lawrence but who knows.

 

[manxman2601]

 

[manxman2601]

I didn't think about that. The last time the Pats drafted a defensive player in the first round, other than Gonzo, was Malcolm Brown in 2015. It's time.

 

[hornetfb85]

Looks great to me

 

[manxman2601]

Looks great to me

Super hot take. Delp at 31!

 

[Gator Mike]

For what it's worth...

Chad Graff writes today that while there's always the possibility that someone they don't expect will be there, the Patriots are largely focused on edge rusher at #31. He specifically mentions significant interest in Malachi Lawrence, TJ Parker, and Cashius Howell.

He also says that the team is in search of a run-stopping DT to replace Khyiris Tonga, which means that Kayden McDonald will receive some consideration if he's there.

He lists TE, OT, and DT as the positions the team is likely to focus on come Day Two.

LB is a likely focus for one of their 4th round picks, and they'd like to add a RB "around the 5th round"

QB and Safety are listed as positions they'd like to address near the end of the draft.