Here are 153 prospects connected to Patriots in 2026 NFL Draft

TL;DR

The Patriots are connected to 153 prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft as scouts prepare year-round. The pre-draft process includes various events and evaluations to finalize their draft board.

Key points

The Patriots are linked to 153 prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Scouts prepare for the draft year-round.
Prospects are evaluated at All-Star events and private workouts.
The pre-draft process includes various evaluations and meetings.

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Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.

With the NFL Draft, that rings true at times. For the Patriots, the pre-draft process is a year in the making. Scouts start preparing for the next draft immediately after one ends. From practices to games, they gather intel on each draft-worthy player.

Then comes the offseason, during which prospects are put on display at various All-Star events, such as the Senior Bowl and the NFL Combine. Then, there are Pro Days, private workouts, virtual meetings and official pre-draft visits with each club.

This leads to the Patriots creating their draft board and ultimately selecting their players.

Every year, the team meets with hundreds of prospects leading up to the draft. Every year, they’ll select a handful of these players connected with the Patriots. Last year, Will Campbell, Kyle Williams, Joshua Farmer, and Andy Borregales were well-connected to the team.

This year, we’ve compiled a list of 152 prospects connected to the Patriots and ordered them by position and draft projection. Here’s a look:

Quarterback

Cole Payton, North Dakota State (Pro Day) - Round 4

Carson Beck, Miami (Wolf at Pro Day) - Round 4-5

Haynes King, Georgia Tech () - Round 6-7

Q&A

What prospects are linked to the Patriots for the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Patriots are connected to 153 prospects as they prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft.

How does the Patriots' scouting process work for the NFL Draft?

The Patriots' scouting process involves gathering intel on players throughout the year, including evaluations at All-Star events and private workouts.

What events do NFL prospects participate in before the draft?

Prospects participate in events like the Senior Bowl, NFL Combine, Pro Days, and private workouts leading up to the draft.

When do NFL teams start preparing for the next draft?

NFL teams, including the Patriots, start preparing for the next draft immediately after the previous one ends.

Here are 153 prospects connected to Patriots in 2026 NFL Draft

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