The New England Patriots are ahead of schedule after making the Super Bowl in Mike Vrabel‘s first season with a 14-3 record. But a Super Bowl thrashing showed they are not there yet.
2026 New England Patriots: Free Agency Overview
Additions:
WR – Romeo Doubs (GB)
IOL – Alijah Vera-Tucker (NYJ)
EDGE – Dre’mont Jones (BAL)
S – Kevin Byard (CHI)
Subtractions:
IOL – Garrett Bradbury (CHI)
DL – Khyiris Tonga (KC)
EDGE – K’Lavon Chaisson (WSH)
TE – Austin Hooper (ATL)
New England Patriots 2026 7 Round NFL Mock Draft
1-31: T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson
T.J. Parker’s draft stock has yo-yoed from the summer until now. His 2025 tape was down, but he has double-digit sack potential.
2-63: Sam Roush, TE, Stanford
Roush had a great Senior Bowl and Combine. Roush would be the eventual replacement for Hunter Henry as TE1.
3-95: Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, Southern Cal
Lane would fit nicely as the big slot to replace Mack Hollins.
REST OF THE PICKS
4-125: Kage Casey, OT, Boise State
4-131: Genesis Smith, S, Arizona
5-171: Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin
6-191: Lander Barton, LB, Utah
6-198: Keagen Trost, IOL, Missouri
6-202: Max Llewellyn, EDGE, Iowa
6-212: Owen Heinecke, LB, Oklahoma
7-247: Jordan Hudson, WR, SMU
New England Patriots 2026 7 Round NFL Mock Draft Analysis
I expect that New England GM Eliot Wolf will move around with his 11 picks. But if not, with this mock, they have added more pass rush, future starters, and depth at several positions.
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