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The New England Patriots can take their pick of positions to address during the 2026 NFL Draft.
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If they want, they could conceivably spend their first-round pick on edge, wide receiver, or offensive line. If they want to avoid issues in the future, they would be wise to find depth options at linebacker and tight end. If they… you know what… they could do literally anything and it wouldn’t be surprising…
Who? What? When? Where?
The 2026 NFL Draft will provide answers to those questions, so we decided to do a deep dive on those who fit the club’s needs and might be of interest — with each of the following links bringing you to individual player profiles that include pros, cons, player grades, and player comparisons:
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2026 NFL Draft (Player Profiles)
EDGE
Akheem Mesidor (Miami)
R Mason Thomas (Oklahoma)
LB
Kyle Louis (Pittsburgh)
Harold Perkins Jr. (LSU)
Keagan Stiefel (2026 NFL Draft – Analysis)
2026 NFL Scouting Combine
Feb. 26:Prospects Patriots Should Watch At 2026 NFL Scouting Combine
March 1:Â 13 NFL Draft Prospects Who Are Perfect Patriots, Per Recent History
Mock Drafts
March 23: Mock Draft 1.0
March 30: Mock Draft 2.0
April 6: Mock Draft 3.0
April 13: Mock Draft 4.0
April 20: Mock Draft 5.0
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5 Fits
March 24: 5 Tight Ends Patriots Are Most Likely To Take In 2026 NFL Draft
March 31: 5 Wide Receivers Patriots Are Most Likely To Take In 2026 NFL Draft
April 7: 5 Pass-Rushers Patriots Are Most Likely To Take In 2026 NFL Draft
April 15: 5 Linebackers Patriots Are Most Likely To Take In 2026 NFL Draft
April 21: 5 Offensive Lineman Patriots Are Most Likely To Take In 2026 NFL Draft
Big Board
April 15: NFL Draft Big Board: 50 Best Players In 2026
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