10 winners and losers from the Patriots’ Day 3 picks in the NFL Draft

TL;DR

The New England Patriots selected six players on Day 3 of the NFL Draft, focusing on adding depth to both offense and defense. Key winners include WR Kyle Williams and P Bryce Baringer, while CB Marcellas Dial Jr. and OT Marcus Bryant are among the losers due to increased competition.

Key points

Patriots selected six players on Day 3 of the NFL Draft
Focus on depth for both offense and defense
Kyle Williams expected to take on a larger role
Marcellas Dial Jr. faces competition from new cornerback Karon Prunty
Alabama RB Jam Miller adds competition for RB3 role

New England Patriots

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 25: Kyle Williams #18 of the New England Patriots warms up prior to the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on January 25, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images The New England Patriots added a six players on Day 3 of the NFL Draft, three on both offense and defense as there was an emphasis on adding depth to the roster. Here’s who the pick impacts for better, or worse, moving forward.

Winners

**WR Kyle Williams:** The expectation remains that the Patriots will still trade for wide receiver A.J. Brown later this offseason, but the team did not add another receiver throughout the draft. Even with Brown added to the group, that paves the way for Kyle Williams, who the team remains excited about, to take on a larger entering year two — especially with Kayshon Boutte’s name back in trade rumors as well. Williams’ skillset would make him a strong complement to Brown and Romeo Doubs atop the wide receiver depth chart. **P Bryce Baringer:** After an up-and-down season at times, adding roster competition for punter Bryce Baringer as he enters a contract year seemed like a possibility for the Patriots. However, the team went seven rounds without selecting a punter and did not add one in undrafted free agency — while most of the top options at the position went elsewhere. Perhaps an addition still comes later, but it did not appear to be a priority for the Patriots.

Q&A

Who are the winners from the Patriots' Day 3 NFL Draft picks?

Key winners include WR Kyle Williams, who is expected to take on a larger role, and P Bryce Baringer, who remains the team's punter despite no competition being drafted.

Which players are considered losers after the Patriots' Day 3 picks?

Losers include CB Marcellas Dial Jr. and OT Marcus Bryant, who face increased competition from newly drafted players.

What positions did the Patriots focus on during Day 3 of the NFL Draft?

The Patriots focused on adding depth by selecting players for both offense and defense, including wide receivers and offensive tackles.

How did the Patriots' draft impact the competition for the RB3 role?

The Patriots drafted Alabama running back Jam Miller, adding competition for the RB3 role behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson.