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Former Patriots Champions Identify Team's Biggest Draft Need
TL;DR
Former Patriots players Jason and Devin McCourty pinpoint the team's biggest draft need ahead of the NFL Draft. The Patriots hold 11 picks, including the 31st overall selection.
Key points
- Jason and Devin McCourty are former Patriots players.
- The Patriots have 11 draft picks in the upcoming NFL Draft.
- The team holds the No. 31 overall selection.
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Former New England Patriots defensive backs Jason and Devin McCourty
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A pair of former New England Patriots players agree on a spot the team should target in the upcoming NFL Draft.
The Patriots possess 11 picks, including the No. 31 overall selection on Thursday night. Devin and Jason McCourty both identified one unit that can use a boost in 2026.
Three-time Super Bowl champion Devin McCourty, a first-round Patriots pick in 2010, told ESPN's Mike Reiss that his old team can use an edge rusher.
"A dynamic pass rusher, somebody that dictates defense," Devin said. "It's very hard if it's just Milton (Williams) and (Christian) Barmore in the middle, and that's all you have to worry about."
Jason McCourty concurred with his twin brother. The ex-cornerback, who won a Lombardi Trophy in 2018, also wants the Patriots to pursue someone who can pressure opposing quarterbacks.
Q&A
What position do Jason and Devin McCourty believe the Patriots need to address in the draft?
Jason and Devin McCourty identified a specific unit that requires improvement for the Patriots in the upcoming NFL Draft.
How many draft picks do the New England Patriots have in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The New England Patriots have a total of 11 draft picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including the 31st overall selection.
When is the NFL Draft scheduled for 2026?
The NFL Draft for 2026 is scheduled to take place on Thursday night.
