Patriots Mailbag: Breaking down more reader-submitted mock drafts
Pats Pulpit • • sports
Key Points:
- The 2026 NFL Draft is under a week away, prompting a final batch of fan-submitted mock drafts focused on the New England Patriots' potential picks, trades, and roster needs.
- Common themes across mocks include prioritizing offensive tackles in the first round to protect quarterback Drake Maye, with Blake Miller and Max Iheanachor frequently highlighted as top OT prospects.
- Edge rushers like Derrick Moore and Malachi Lawrence are popular Day 2 targets to bolster pass rush depth, while tight ends such as Oscar Delp and Sam Roush appear as valuable offensive additions.
- Several mocks suggest trades to acquire additional mid-round picks or future draft capital, anticipating potential roster moves like trading defensive tackle Christian Barmore for wide receiver AJ Brown.
- Late-round selections focus on versatile, high-upside players including linebackers Kaleb Elarms-Orr and Jack Kelly, wide receivers with deep-threat ability, and developmental offensive linemen, reflecting a balanced approach to team-building.
