New England Patriots 2026 Mock Draft Roundup 1.0
Throughout the year and leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, we will update our New England Patriots Mock Draft Roundup showing picks for the New England Patriots from several prominent sites and draft analysts.
The following are picks from recent NFL mock drafts for the New England Patriots:
12. Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (FL)
10. Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
10. Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
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2025 NFL Draft Grades: New England Patriots
The 2025 NFL Draft is now in the rearview mirror, and we have compiled a consensus ranking using NFL draft grades from a variety of sites.
What draft grades have the media given to the New England Patriots? What are they saying about the Patriots' 2024 draft haul?
CBS Sports - Grade: B
Worst Pick: I didn't love third-round center Jared Wilson as much as most analysts. He's a solid player, but I am not sure he's what most have him rated. He went a little high for me.
The Skinny: Taking Will Campbell in the first gives them their blind-side left tackle for Drake Maye. I still think he's more of a guard, but time will tell. Getting running back TreVeyon Henderson in the second and Williams in the third will also help Maye. This draft was all about their second-year quarterback, and it should have been.
ESPN - Grade: A-
The Patriots were in a good spot at No. 4. If either Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter fell to them, great. If not, they would have their pick of the offensive linemen in this class. That matters because quarterback Drake Maye was pressured on 37.3% of his dropbacks -- not ideal for a young passer. Amid personnel changes, the offensive line was 31st in pass block win rate at 50.9%. But Will Campbell instantly improves things here.
Everyone made a big deal about his 32⅝-inch arm length after the combine, and it's not ideal. But I still see the footwork, technique and pure power of an NFL left tackle. Campbell will immediately replace Vederian Lowe there. The Pats had selected just one offensive lineman in the top 10 in the common draft era (since 1967) before the Campbell pick; John Hannah also went fourth in 1973.
New England continued its revamp on Day 2, sticking with the offense. (It used seven of eight picks on offense last year, and the first four went that way this year.) Running back TreVeyon Henderson and receiver Kyle Williams will improve Maye's supporting cast. Henderson is in a perfect spot to maximize his skill set. He's a big-play artist because of his explosion and vision, but he won't be a 30-carry back every Sunday. Henderson is at his best when he's sharing the work, and the Pats will do that with Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson still in the fold.
Williams, meanwhile, will be a good deep threat for Maye with his speed. The WR room is definitely better, between Williams and free agent signing Stefon Diggs. The Day 2 capper was Jared Wilson, my top-ranked center. He's behind Garrett Bradbury on the depth chart, but his quickness and even a little bit of interior versatility mean he should see the field. There are some good Day 3 picks in New England, too. Defensive tackle Joshua Farmer has dealt with some injuries, but he can push the pocket. Bradyn Swinson had 8.5 sacks last season off the edge. And Andres Borregales is the No. 2 kicker in the class.
It has been a good offseason for New England. This draft class is solid. But the Pats also spent in free agency, signing Diggs, Milton Williams, Harold Landry III, Robert Spillane, Carlton Davis III and Morgan Moses. They could take a big step forward in 2025.
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New England Patriots 2024 NFL Schedule
Below you will find the weekly regular-season schedule for the New England Patriots.
Week | Date | Opponent | Results |
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Week 1 | Sun., Sept. 8 | at Cincinnati Bengals | W 16-10 |
Week 2 | Sun., Sept. 15 | vs. Seattle Seahawks | L 23-20 (OT) |
Week 3 | Thu., Sept. 19 | at New York Jets | L 24-3 |
Week 4 | Sun., Sept. 29 | at San Francisco 49ers | L 30-13 |
Week 5 | Sun., Oct. 6 | vs. Miami Dolphins | L 15-10 |
Week 6 | Sun., Oct. 13 | vs. Houston Texans | L 41-21 |
Week 7 | Sun., Oct. 20 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | L 32-16 |
Week 8 | Sun., Oct. 27 | vs. New York Jets | W 25-22 |
Week 9 | Sun., Nov. 3 | at Tennessee Titans | L 20-17 (OT) |
Week 10 | Sun., Nov. 10 | at Chicago Bears | W 19-3 |
Week 11 | Sun., Nov. 17 | vs. Los Angeles Rams | L 28-22 |
Week 12 | Sun., Nov. 24 | at Miami Dolphins | L 34-15 |
Week 13 | Sun., Dec. 1 | vs. Indianapolis Colts | L 25-24 |
Week 14 | BYE | ||
Week 15 | Sun., Dec. 15 | at Arizona Cardinals | L 30-17 |
Week 16 | Sun., Dec. 22 | at Buffalo Bills | L 24-21 |
Week 17 | Sat., Dec. 28 | vs. Los Angeles Chargers | L 40-7 |
Week 18 | Sun., Jan. 5 | vs. Buffalo Bills | W 23-16 |
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New England Patriots - 2025 Draft Results
The table below are all of the 2025 NFL Draft picks selected by the New England Patriots.
Round | Overall | Player | Position | School |
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1 | 4 | Will Campbell | OT | LSU |
2 | 38 | TreVeyon Henderson | RB | Ohio State |
3 | 69 | Kyle Williams | WR | Washington State |
3 | 95 | Jared Wilson | C | Georgia |
4 | 106 | Craig Woodson | S | California |
4 | 137 | Joshua Farmer | DT | Florida State |
5 | 146 | Bradyn Swinson | EDGE | LSU |
6 | 182 | Andres Borregales | K | Miami |
7 | 220 | Marcus Bryant | OT | Missouri |
7 | 251 | Julian Ashby | LS | Vanderbilt |
7 | 257 | Kobee Minor | DB | Memphis |
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