New England Patriots' 2026 NFL Draft Picks and Needs

Picks: Nos. 31, 63, 95, 125, 131, 171, 191, 198, 202, 212, 247

Top Needs: OL, WR, Edge, DB

The New England Patriots enter the draft with 11 total selections, which is fortuitous because they also have more needs than teams coming off a Super Bowl appearance usually do.

Solidifying the offensive line must be a top priority after watching it collapse in Super Bowl LX. New England won't be looking to replace second-year left tackle Will Campbell, but adding a prospect such as Clemson's Blake Miller on the right side or Georgia Tech's Keylan Rutledge at guard would be sensible.

The Patriots also need to add receiver help, even after grabbing Romeo Doubs in free agency. With a deep receiver class, New England may wait until Day 2 to target a prospect like Louisville's Chris Bell or Georgia's Zachariah Branch.

Defensively, New England still needs another pass-rusher after adding Dre'Mont Jones. Depth in the secondary should also be a priority. Expect prospects like Missouri edge-rusher Zion Young, Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad, and Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley to be on the Patriots' radar.