Patriots draft rumors tracker: Players to watch, trade speculation, and more

TL;DR

The New England Patriots are actively involved in NFL Draft rumors as they hold the 31st overall pick. Speculation includes potential trades and interest in various players, including A.J. Brown and Max Iheanachor.

Key points

Patriots hold the 31st overall pick in the NFL Draft
Interest in players like Max Iheanachor and Trey Moore
Potential trade for A.J. Brown is considered likely

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CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 23: New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel talks to defensive tackle Christian Barmore (90) during the game against the New England Patriots and the Cincinnati Bengals on November 23, 2025, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The NFL Draft is fast approaching, and the rumor mill is also picking up pace. While a lot of the chatter surrounding teams and prospects at this time of the year will turn out to be either a smokescreen or misinformation, it also can give us an early idea in which direction the draft might go. The New England Patriots, who currently own the 31st overall selection in the first round 11 picks in total, are right in the middle of this process. With that said, we have set up this *Patriots Draft Rumors Tracker* so you do not get lost within the information, whispers, and gossip swirling around. As always, the newest entries are added at the top. Please make sure to bookmark and regularly revisit in order to stay up to date.

Patriots draft rumors tracker

**4/20:** The Patriots might have “some interest” in Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor. | Source **4/20:** The Patriots might part with a first-round pick in 2027 or 2028 in order to facilitate at trade for A.J. Brown. | **4/20:** For a second straight offseason, wide receiver is considered a potential trade candidate. | **4/20:** More NFL teams are trying to trade down rather than up in the first round of the draft. | **4/20:** The Patriots trading for Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown after June 1 is considered “likely.” | **4/19:** Patriots tight ends Thomas Brown was at Vanderbilt’s pro day putting projected Day 2 tight end through drills, a possible sign of interest on the team’s part. | **4/17:** Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller might come off the board as early as the late teens. | **4/14:** The Patriots have shown “a lot of interest” in Texas linebacker Trey Moore. | *Please don’t forget to check out our* *to keep up with all of the team’s 30 visits, workouts, and other contact points.*

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