The New England Patriots enter the 2026 NFL Draft amid attention surrounding Mike Vrabel’s off-field behavior.
ESPN reported on April 22 that Vrabel would miss Day 3 of the draft to seek counseling and spend time with his family after photos surfaced of Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini embracing on the rooftop of an adults-only resort in Arizona last month.
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The Patriots have 11 picks this weekend entering the first round, making for a busy weekend.
Here’s the Patriots’ picks, selections and grades for the NFL Draft.
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New England Patriots NFL Draft picks1st round, No. 28 overall (from Buffalo via Houston) | Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Analysis: An odd pick for a Mike Vrabel team, but Lomu’s best football is ahead of him. He’s a two-year starter who is not the smoothest athlete or technician. He also isn’t the most physical lineman.
2nd round, No. 63 overall |3rd round, No. 95 overall |4th round, No. 125 overall (from Chicago via Kansas City) |4th round, No. 131 overall |5th round, No. 171 overall |6th round, No. 191 overall (from Kansas City) |6th round, No. 198 overall (from Minnesota via Houston, Minnesota and San Francisco) |6th round, No. 202 overall (from Pittsburgh) |6th round, No. 212 overall |7th round, No. 247 overall |New England Patriots NFL draft history, picks, grades
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NFL Draft picks, grades team-by-team
AFC
AFC East: Bills | Dolphins | Patriots | Jets
AFC South: Texans | Colts | Jaguars | Titans
AFC North: Ravens | Bengals | Browns | Steelers
AFC West: Broncos | Chiefs | Raiders | Chargers
NFC
NFC East: Cowboys | Giants | Eagles | Commanders
NFC South: Falcons | Panthers | Saints | Buccaneers
NFC North: Bears | Lions | Packers | Vikings
NFC West: Cardinals | Rams | 49ers | Seahawks
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