[Reuter] Semi-OT: Building a win-now team from active players for 2026 season

[ctpatsfan77]

Basically, Chad Reuter of NFL.com did a "Fantasy" [snake] draft of current NFL players to try and win now. No trades, based on 2025 outcomes, so NE had the #31 pick in round 1, #2 in round 2, etc.

Seven-round NFL mock draft, Round 1: Building a win-now team from active players for 2026 season

Where would the NFL's top stars land if all active players were up for grabs in a draft? Chad Reuter produces a seven-round mock in which all 32 teams look to assemble a win-now core of talent entering the 2026 season. Suddenly, Caleb Williams and Fred Wa

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Drake Maye goes 6th. Christian Gonzalez goes 100th(!). A number of other Patriots get drafted.

1.31 QB Brock Purdy
2.2 WR AJ Brown
3.31 EDGE Demarcus Lawrence
4.2 OT Joe Alt
5.31 DT Byron Murphy II
6.2 RB Javonte Williams
7.31 CB Marcus Jones

 

[WhatJustHappened]

Purdy at 1.31? Alt at 4.2? Gonzo at 100?
I didn't even look at it, just read your post.
Ahhh yeah....