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Good morning, and a happy Sunday to all. Here is your Patriots news for 04-26, along with this week’s NFL notes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Patriots’ 2026 NFL Draft is complete. They\u2019ve made their picks and will now fill out their undrafted roster. Below we have a breakdown of the Patriots\u2019 picks and a brief rundown on each.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Patriots suffered from the dreaded \u201cSuper Bowl Curse\u201d during the draft, when they were picking at the bottom of every round, and the cupboard was nearly bare, similar to the glory years of Brady\/Belichick. This forced them to use their 4th round picks to move up in Rounds 1 and 2.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They used three draft picks to move up and take Round 2, edge rusher Gabe Jacas. The lack of 4th-round picks really hurt their ability to find quality mid-round picks and build depth. More of that below.<\/p>\n

Best Patriots Drafts In History:<\/b><\/h3>\n

This time of year, when looking at the NFL Draft and trying to get a feel for whether it was a good one, is always difficult because until those players get on the field, no one truly knows how it will play out.<\/span><\/p>\n

But let\u2019s take a look at some of the very best drafts in Patriots\u2019 history. Here are a few that really stand out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1973 Draft:<\/b><\/p>\n

Chuck Fairbanks was an outstanding talent evaluator, and his drafts with the Patriots were superb, something they were terrible at in their early years. A look at some of the best players taken that year includes:<\/span>
\n<\/span>John Hannah,<\/b> G, HOF, is considered one of the best OL of all-time.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Sam \u201cBam\u201d Cunningham<\/b>, RB, is still the all-time rushing leader in team history.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Darryl Stingley<\/b>, WR, whose career was cut short by a horrible, cheap shot.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Ray Hamilton<\/b>, DT, a 14th-round pick who was the anchor on several teams.<\/span><\/p>\n

1977 Draft:<\/b><\/p>\n

Fairbanks had a great draft in 1976, drafting future HOF CB Mike Haynes, S Tim Fox, and C Pete Brock, and had an even better one in 1977. <\/span>
\n<\/span>Raymond Clayborn<\/b>, CB, is tied in career interceptions with Ty Law (36).<\/span>
\n<\/span>Stanley Morgan,<\/b> WR, belongs in Canton: 19.4 career avg, 534 catches.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Horace Ivory,<\/b> RB, 11 rushing TDs in 1978, was part of the RB by committee.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Don Hasselbeck, <\/b>TE, a big 6\u20197 target who played nine years in the NFL.<\/span><\/p>\n

1995 Draft:<\/b><\/p>\n

Bill Parcells got to pick the groceries in 1995 and had a great draft.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Ty Law<\/b>, CB, became a Hall of Famer and a key piece of the early NE SB teams.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Ted Johnson<\/b>, LB, a standout linebacker who played 10 years with the Patriots.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Curtis Martin,<\/b> RB, Outstanding RB in the Hall of Fame.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Jimmy Hitchcock<\/b>, CB, Defensive back who played 8 seasons<\/span>
\n<\/span>Dave Wohlabaugh<\/b>, C, OL who anchored the offensive line for four years in NE.<\/span><\/p>\n

2010 Draft:<\/b><\/h3>\n

Bill Belichick had some very good drafts, despite the hoopla about \u201cGM Bill, hurting Coach Bill,\u201d and 2010 was arguably his best. And an FYI for the \u201cBill couldn\u2019t draft\u201d people: between 2000 and 2024, the Patriots were seventh in the NFL, with a hit rate on their draft picks better than 64 percent. And this was despite always picking at the bottom of each round.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Devin McCourty<\/b>, CB\/S, had an outstanding career with the Patriots<\/span>
\n<\/span>Rob Gronkowski<\/b>, TE, arguably the best to ever play the position<\/span>
\n<\/span>Jermaine Cunningham,<\/b> DE, starter for several years on Patriots\u2019 defenses<\/span>
\n<\/span>Brandon Spikes<\/b>, LB, an absolute thumper inside for several years<\/span>
\n<\/span>Aaron Hernandez<\/b>, TE, outgained Gronkowski in his rookie year, such a waste.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Zoltan Mesko<\/b>, P, Don\u2019t mess with the Zoltan, a very good punter<\/span>
\n<\/span>Ted Larsen<\/b>, OL, played 11 seasons in the NFL<\/span>
\n<\/span>Brandon Deaderick<\/b>, DL, 7th-round pick, who became a part-time starter<\/span><\/p>\n

So, how will the 2026 Patriots Draft turn out? We\u2019ll check back on this in the future but we usually get a good feel for each draft in about three years. We\u2019ll see how things shake out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quick Hitters For the Patriots and NFL News:<\/b><\/h3>\n

Eliot Wolf: <\/b>The Patriots have put Wolf out front during the draft after the Vrabel news broke last week, and he\u2019s done a good job at maneuvering around the draft while explaining the reasoning behind each of the picks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When speaking about 2nd-round pick Gabe Jacas (pronounced ACK-Ess), Wolf\u2019s comments were spot on and reflected what drew the team to him.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cJacas\u2019 play style is what we\u2019re all about,\u201d Wolf said. \u201cToughness, determination, grit. He plays a ton of snaps, he really plays hard, he\u2019s super physical \u2026 The coaches were ecstatic when we were able to acquire him.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Deion Branch: <\/b>It was announced this week that former Patriots WR and Super Bowl Champion Deion Branch would announce the Patriots’ Day 2 pick in accordance with the <\/span>NFL\u2019s Legends initiative<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Branch tweaked the crowd<\/span><\/a> in Pittsburgh, who booed him and the Patriots loudly. Branch, however, didn\u2019t back down and said, \u201cI expected nothing less from Pittsburgh.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Patriots No Huddle Podcast:<\/b> Derek, Mike, and I conducted our latest NFL Draft podcast on our new platform right off the <\/span>PatsFans.com<\/span><\/a> website. You can always check out our podcasts on our YouTube channel. We’ll have a post-Draft Recap later today at 5:00 p.m. ET.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please check it out. And be sure to like, share, and leave us a review.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Russ Francis\/Chuck Fairbanks:<\/b> The former Patriot tight end and head coach should be in the Patriots team Hall of Fame, and the fact that Francis isn\u2019t is an absolute travesty. Francis and the Raiders\u2019 Dave Casper changed how teams used the tight end position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We will continue to display this in our Sunday posts until it happens. Casper is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Francis\u2019 numbers stand up well against Casper\u2019s, yet he isn\u2019t even in the team\u2019s HOF.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Meet The Patriots\u2019 2026 Draft Class\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Patriots had several holes to fill and many needs across the board to continue the success they enjoyed a year ago. The Patriots entered the draft with 11 total picks: # 31, 63, 95, 125, 131, 171, 191, 198, 202, 212, 247.<\/span><\/p>\n

The biggest needs were edge, a right tackle of the future, swing tackle, wide receiver, tight end, linebacker, secondary, and defensive line depth, and a third running back.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first round of the draft was the typical frenzy of teams making moves, and per usual, there were a few surprises. The Rams taking QB Ty Simpson at #13 was certainly a surprise, but they identified a future need (not 2026, or perhaps even 2027) and took a quarterback that they can take time to develop.<\/span><\/p>\n

The reason I mention that is that the Patriots did the same thing with tackle. Their two starters are set for 2026, but they needed a swing tackle this year and a right tackle for the future, whom they can develop. Check, and check.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s break down the newest Patriots\u2019 draft picks.<\/span><\/p>\n

TRADE \u2014 The Patriots Trade Picks #31 and #125 To Buffalo For Pick #28<\/b><\/p>\n

Round 1, #28, Caleb Lomu, T, Utah:<\/b><\/p>\n

The Patriots packaged picks #31 and #125 and shipped them to the Bills to move up to #28 to select the 21-year-old Lomu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eliot Wolf said the Patriots were surprised that Lomu was still on the board late in Round 1, and that\u2019s why they moved up to get him. \u201cI’m really excited about this player. He’s young, he’s experienced, he’s athletic, he’s a great kid. Frankly, I was a little surprised he was still available, which is why we decided to move up a bit. We’re excited to add him.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Wolf added that the Patriots feel he has the athletic ability, talent, strength, and upside to play anywhere on the line. \u201cYeah, I mean, Will [Campbell]’s the left tackle. And as I said, Caleb has some versatility. So, we feel like some of the pro day workouts that he did were on the right side, and we were comfortable with that. But again, he’s very athletic, so I don’t think either side will be a problem for him.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lomu possesses above-average lateral quickness and good balance. He stays square to pass rushers and is patient against counter moves, while processing things quickly. He\u2019s durable, with 24 straight starts at LT and allowed no sacks in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

But he needs to get stronger in the NFL strength and conditioning program. And he\u2019s not overly aggressive in the run game<\/span><\/p>\n

While I like the player, I didn\u2019t love the pick. The Patriots felt there was a big drop-off in talent at tackle after Lomu, and they wanted to build for the future. But they spent their first-round pick on a player that they don\u2019t expect to play in 2026. And they drafted for need, which they said they didn\u2019t want to do. However, he does have an intriguing upside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

TRADE<\/b> \u2014 The Patriots Trade Picks #63, #131, To LA And #202 For Pick #55<\/b><\/p>\n

Round 2, Pick #55, Gabe Jacas, Edge, Illinois<\/b><\/p>\n

The Patriots moved up again in Round 2, with edge rushers going off the board; they packaged three picks to move up eight spots for Jacas. In the two trade-up moves, they used both of their 4th-round draft picks, leaving them with none.<\/span><\/p>\n

He\u2019s a big, 6\u20193, 260-pound physical, violent edge rusher with a wrestling background, who is uber-aggressive with a relentless non-stop motor. He was voted a team captain in 2025. Lance Zeirlein of <\/span>NFL.com<\/span><\/a> compared him to Matthew Judon.<\/span><\/p>\n

He has a fantastic attitude and had a great visit with the Patriots. He was positively influenced by his interaction with LB coach Mike Smith. Jacas was described by his teammates as a \u201cworkaholic\u201d and finished his college career # 2 in school history in sacks (27) and # 9 in tackles for loss (35.5).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, he\u2019s not going to win with speed on the edge, and he\u2019s stiff, without a lot of bend to his game. And despite his size and physicality, he\u2019s only so-so with setting the edge in the running game, as per Dane Brugler in \u201cThe Beast\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He adds depth on the edge behind Harold Landry and DreMont Jones as a rotational pass rusher, along with Elijah Ponder, Bradyn Swinson, and Jesse Luketa. He has the potential to be a three-down player. He\u2019s a very good player, but is he the \u201cright\u201d player?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Landry and Jones are also big, physical guys who win with power and relentless motors. An edge rusher with speed can make the difference between multiple pressures and getting home with sacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Round 3, Pick #95, Eli Raridon, TE, Notre Dame<\/b><\/p>\n

The Patriots stayed put at pick #95, as they were burning through their depth picks in the middle of the draft. With tight ends disappearing off the board, much like the edge rushers earlier, they took who was there and will try to develop him.<\/span><\/p>\n

Raridon is a big tight end (6\u20196, 250) who could still fill out his frame a bit. Injuries were a concern early in his college career (two torn ACLs), but he has upside. Eric Galko, Director of Football Ops – The Shrine Bowl, called Raridon one of the most complete tight ends in the class.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rairidon has large hands, an enormous catch radius, and has good speed (4.62 in the 40). He had decent production with 32 catches, for 482 yards, but 0 TDs in 2025, with three concentration drops.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He\u2019s a decent, willing blocker, and can play the traditional \u201cY-Tight End\u201d, the flex or \u201cmove\u201d tight end, or operate from the slot. Like Henry, he should be a \u201cQB-friendly\u201d target due to his size, catch radius, and athleticism.<\/span><\/p>\n

He needs to add some size and strength to his large frame. And it will take time for him to develop, as he\u2019s very inexperienced, with only one year of starts (18 total).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With Hunter Henry in the final year of his contract, the Patriots needed to get younger and more athletic at the position. Raridon will be given the opportunity to assume the mantle of Henry\u2019s production.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Patriots moved up twice in Day 2 and checked the block for positions that they identified as needing an influx of talent. Those moves left them bereft of selections until Pick #171 in Round 5.<\/span><\/p>\n

Round 5, Pick #171, Karon Prunty, CB, Wake Forest<\/b><\/p>\n

Prunty has good size at 6\u20191, 190 pounds, and tested well at his Pro Day, running a 4.45 40-yard dash, and a decent time in the three-cone drill. The Patriots obviously felt better about Prunty than most pro teams and analysts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dane Brugler had him as his 57th-rated corner, and it seems there were other, younger, and better corners to be had. But the Patriots had him in for a Top 30 visit and must have liked what they saw.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI feel like I impressed them a lot just with my football knowledge, and my IQ, and just seeing if I can retain information and everything like that,\u201d Prunty said. \u201cI feel like I did a good job at everything as well. I feel like the meetings and everything went good. I was confident after I left New England and everything, and now we\u2019re here.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

TRADE<\/b> \u2014 The Patriots Trade Pick #191 To Jacksonville For Picks #196\/245<\/b><\/p>\n

Round 6, Pick # 196, Dametrious Crownover, T, Texas A&M<\/b><\/p>\n

This one was a head scratcher. The Patriots decided to double-dip at tackle, which depth-wise is fine, but Crownover\u2019s selection is puzzling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He\u2019s a very big (6\u20197, 319 pounds, with 35 & \u215c inch arms) right tackle who, if he sticks, projects to be the swing tackle of the future. There are just too many red flags here to feel really good about this selection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

His pass protection got worse each year he started, not better, and the 2025 tape is a clear step backward from the solid work he put on film the year prior, per NFL Draft Buzz. He allowed 27 total pressures, including 23 hurries in 2025. He was flagged 11 times in 2025, after just three in 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll see what the Patriots can do with him developmentally moving forward. But with BC\u2019s Logan Taylor taken just a half-dozen picks later\u2026this one seems like a big whiff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

TRADE \u2014 The Patriots Trade #198 To Minn. For Pick #234 And 2027 6th\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Round 6, Pick #212, Namdi Obiazor, LB, TCU<\/b><\/p>\n

The Patriots finally addressed linebacker in this year\u2019s draft with a 6th-rounder. Obiazor is an older prospect, with good length 6\u20192 \u00be, but is very light at 229 pounds. Which seems like he\u2019s going to be a core special teamer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He was productive, recording 80+ tackles in three straight years.\u00a0 He tested well, with a solid 9.14 RAS, though he doesn\u2019t move well laterally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It will be interesting to see how they feel Obiazor will fit the defense.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Round 7, Pick #234, Behren Morton, QB, Texas Tech<\/b><\/p>\n

Morton was another one of the Patriots’ picks who they had in for a predraft visit. He is known for his leadership and toughness, which led his team to the College Football Playoff in 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Last year, he completed 66 percent of his passes for 2,780 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions, adding 44 yards on scrambles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Morton is a developmental 3rd QB, camp arm who may or may not make the team. While his processing is a tad slow, if he plays well enough this summer, he could find his way to the practice squad.<\/span><\/p>\n

Round 7, Pick #245, Jam Miller, RB, Alabama<\/b><\/p>\n

Miller is a fast, slightly undersized (5\u201910, 209-pound) running back from Alabama. He ran a nice 4.42 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine in February.<\/span><\/p>\n

Miller has some injury concerns and missed the beginning of the 2025 season due to a collarbone injury. Despite that, he still led the Crimson Tide in rushing, although his yards per carry dropped from 4.6 in 2024 to 3.9 in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

His way to the roster seems to be a STs contributor, at least initially. Lance Zierlein wrote, \u201cMiller has pro-caliber size, but while some runners get what is blocked, Miller didn\u2019t always take what was there for him,\u201d Zierlein said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a segmented runner with adequate power but lacks the vision, burst, and decisiveness to rip through creases inside. He\u2019s a hard runner and can get tough yards after contact here and there. He\u2019s not talented enough as a blocker or pass-catcher to play on third downs, so starring on special teams might be required to become an NFL backup.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Round 7, Pick #247, Quintayvious Hutchins, Edge, Boston College<\/b><\/p>\n

Hutchins is an undersized edge rusher, 6\u20193, 233, who was a captain for Bill O\u2019Brien\u2019s Eagles last season. He played in 10 games in 2025 and chipped in with 35 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and an interception.<\/span><\/p>\n

NFL.com\u2019s Lance Zierlein wrote that Hutchins has a shot at sticking in the pros.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s undersized but stronger than his measureables might suggest … He should compete for a backup role as a stand-up edge and become a plus contributor on special teams.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Patriots and Mike Vrabel got a chance to work him out during BC\u2019s Pro Day, so the team feels like he could contribute.<\/span><\/p>\n

_____________<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s the Patriots\u2019 draft class. As the undrafted free agents (UDFA) begin to filter in, we\u2019ll keep everyone in the loop. As for this class, the Patriots checked the block on every position of need that they had identified. So, in that aspect, they improved their depth across the board, definitely.<\/span><\/p>\n

The big question is whether they drafted difference-makers this year. And we won\u2019t know the answer to that until they get on the field, when the heavy lifting starts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But unlike a year ago, this draft does not feel anywhere near the homerun that the one last year did. Call it the \u201cSuper Bowl Curse\u201d of picking late in the rounds, but it seems like they let some quality players slip through their grasp and hitched their wagon to lesser players.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the draft is a very inexact science. Come September, we may be judging this one very differently.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

_______________<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span>Somebody asked me what success looks like, and I said, \u2018Yeah, you can judge it by wins and losses during the season, but success for me in the offseason is going to be that the players believe in what we\u2019re doing, and they believe in the message, they believe in the teaching, and they believe in the connections that we\u2019re making<\/span><\/i>.\u2019\u201d \u2014 Mike Vrabel<\/span><\/p>\n

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