Patriots links 4/27/26: Draft grades, analysis; Who’s on the roster?

TL;DR

The New England Patriots have completed their 2026 NFL draft, selecting nine players to bolster their roster. Analysis and grades for each pick, including insights on first-rounder Caleb Lomu, are available.

Key points

Patriots selected nine players in the 2026 NFL draft
Caleb Lomu was their first-round pick
Draft grades indicate strong performance for Day 2 picks
Analysis includes player fit and roster updates

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FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 28: Patriots fan with an eye to the future during a game between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Chargers on December 28, 2024, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images **TEAM TALK**

**Evan Lazar** breaks down every selection for the Patriots in the 2026 NFL draft: A pick-by-pick analysis.
**Evan Lazar**’s Film Review: Breaking down first-round pick Caleb Lomu and his fit in the offensive line.
**Meet the Patriots 2026 Draft Class:** Bio, highlights, analysis, expert reactions.
**Press Conference Transcripts:** Eliot Wolf – Ryan Cowden.
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