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Patriots 2026 NFL Draft tracker: Pick-by-pick analysis
TL;DR
The New England Patriots will pick 31st in the 2026 NFL Draft, marking their first time outside the top five in three years. With 11 total picks, they have options to draft or trade for more assets.
Key points
- Patriots pick 31st in the 2026 NFL Draft
- First time outside top five in three years
- Team has 11 total picks to address roster weaknesses
New England PatriotsNFL Draft 2026
For the first time in three years, the New England Patriots won't be picking in the top five of an NFL draft.
After last season's improbable Super Bowl run, the Patriots are currently slated to pick at No. 31 in Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday. That gives the team a lot of flexibility when it comes to their first-round draft pick.
They could use the pick to draft a player or trade down to acquire more assets to use for later in the draft. There are a multitude of areas that need improving on the Patriots' roster, including offensive tackle, edge rusher, interior defensive line, tight end, wide receiver and linebacker.
With the Patriots entering the draft with 11 picks, they will have plenty of opportunities to address their weaknesses. Check back on this page for updates on picks, trades and all other news involving the Patriots throughout the three-day draft event.
Patriots 2026 draft pick order
- Round 1: No. 31 overall
- Round 2: No. 63 overall
- Round 3: No. 95 overall
- Round 4: No. 125 overall (from Chicago Bears through Kansas City Chiefs)
- Round 4: No. 131 overall
- Round 5: No. 171 overall
- Round 6: No. 191 overall (from Kansas City Chiefs)
- Round 6: No. 198 overall (from Minnesota Vikings, through Houston Texans, Vikings, and San Francisco 49ers)
Q&A
What is the New England Patriots' draft position in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The New England Patriots are currently slated to pick 31st in the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many total picks do the Patriots have in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Patriots have a total of 11 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
What positions do the Patriots need to improve in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Patriots need to improve in several areas, including offensive tackle, edge rusher, interior defensive line, tight end, wide receiver, and linebacker.