The New England Patriots haven’t been shy about moving around the board in the 2026 NFL Draft.
After trading up from No. 31 to No. 28 to select Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu in Round 1, the Patriots made another deal on Day 2, jumping from No. 63 to No. 55 to take Illinois edge defender Gabe Jacas in the second round.
Mike Vrabel, Eliot Wolf and Co. finally used their own pick in the third round, landing Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon at No. 95 overall.
What’s the scoop on Jacas and Raridon, and how are the Patriots positioned entering Day 3 as Vrabel prepares to step away from the team?
Below is our full recap of Day 2 of the NFL Draft, with pick analysis and more: