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UDFA tracker: Every undrafted rookie Patriots signed after 2026 NFL Draft
TL;DR
The 2026 NFL Draft concluded with the Patriots selecting six players, including tackle Caleb Lomu and edge rusher Gabe Jacas. Following the draft, the team is now focused on signing undrafted free agents to bolster their roster.
Key points
- Patriots drafted six players in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Key picks include tackle Caleb Lomu and edge rusher Gabe Jacas.
- The team traded up to secure some of their draft picks.
- Signing undrafted free agents is a vital part of the Patriots' strategy.
New England PatriotsCaleb LomuGabe JacasEli Raridon
The 2026 NFL Draft came to an end on Saturday evening with the Patriots putting a bow on their most recent draft class.
In the first three rounds, the Patriots hammered their major draft needs by selecting tackle Caleb Lomu, edge rusher Gabe Jacas and tight end Eli Raridon. Eliot Wolf didn’t sit back and wait. Instead, he used multiple Day 3 picks to trade up to draft Jacas and Raridon.
Those deals left the Patriots without a fourth-round pick on Saturday. In the end, the team drafted six players in the final three rounds: cornerback Karon Prunty, tackle Dametrious Crownover, linebacker Namdi Obiazor, quarterback Behren Morton, running backj Jam Miller and edge rusher Quintayvious Hutchins
Now, the fun starts with the post-draft process as the Patriots and other teams sign undrafted free agents. This has been an important team-building step for the Patriots in years past.
Last year, several undrafted rookies finished the season on Mike Vrabel’s 53-man roster: receiver Efton Chism III, edge rusher Elijah Ponder and tight end C.J. Dippre. The Patriots franchise has a long history of successful undrafted free agents, notably David Andrews, Jonathan Jones, Malcolm Butler, Jakobi Meyers and J.C. Jackson.
Here’s a full rundown of all the Patriots 2026 undrafted free agent signings (note - until the team announces it, some of these might be rookie minicamp invites):
Q&A
Who did the Patriots draft in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Patriots drafted tackle Caleb Lomu, edge rusher Gabe Jacas, tight end Eli Raridon, cornerback Karon Prunty, tackle Dametrious Crownover, linebacker Namdi Obiazor, quarterback Behren Morton, running back Jam Miller, and edge rusher Quintayvious Hutchins.
What is the significance of signing undrafted free agents for the Patriots?
Signing undrafted free agents is a crucial team-building step for the Patriots, allowing them to find talent that can contribute to the roster beyond the draft.
How many players did the Patriots draft in the final rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Patriots drafted six players in the final three rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft.
What positions did the Patriots address in the first three rounds of the draft?
In the first three rounds, the Patriots addressed their major needs by selecting a tackle, edge rusher, and tight end.