Patriots Predicted To Add 11-TD TE Who Could Become Drake Maye’s Rob Gronkowski

Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq

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The Patriots might consider selecting a pass catcher for quarterback Drake Maye in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. In a recent article, Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski highlighted a potential standout player that New England could target.

Sobleski published an intriguing mock draft on Tuesday, featuring every player eligible for this year's draft, as well as those still in college football, regardless of their class year. He highlighted the Patriots' selection of Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq at No. 31.

The good news for the Patriots is that Sadiq is actually part of this year's draft class, and he could be a solid option for New England in the first round if he slips a bit down the board.

"Now that Drake Maye allowed New England Patriots faithful to move beyond Tom Brady, the organization must find its current quarterback his version of Rob Gronkowski," Sobleski wrote. "Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq is something entirely different at the tight end position. He's a rocked-up 6'3", 241-pound prospect with record-setting 4.39-second 40-yard-dash speed and a violent nature as a blocker to bury his opponents whenever the opportunity arises."