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Last updated August 7, 2026

2026 NFL Draft Recap: New England Patriots

The Headline Pick

Caleb Lomu — OT, Utah

Selected at No. 28 overall in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft. The New England Patriots made 9 total selections in this draft class.

SWN draft grade: B+

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Nine picks built methodically around a young core including QB Drake Maye. Headlined by trading up to land Utah left tackle Caleb Lomu at No. 28, the Patriots added edge help, a tight end, and depth across the roster, leaning heavily on Day 3.

Players to Watch

The New England Patriots' highest-impact 2026 draft picks — the rookies most likely to make immediate contributions and the ones to follow heading into training camp:

Caleb Lomu

Round 1, Pick 28

OT · Utah · from Houston (via Buffalo)

Games are won up front, and the Patriots made a solid move giving up a fourth-round pick (125) to move from No. 31 to 28 to ensure they landed Lomu before a notable drop-off at the position. Lomu was Utah's left tackle and is likely to become the immediate swing tackle behind Will Campbell (left) and Morgan Moses (right). Long-term left tackle of the future for QB Drake Maye's protection — exactly the kind of investment a rebuilding franchise needs to make on Day 1. The 21-year-old Lomu has the frame and feet to start immediately if injuries hit.

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Gabe Jacas

Round 2, Pick 55

EDGE · Illinois · from LA Chargers

An explosive edge rusher out of Illinois, Jacas gives the Patriots much-needed juice off the edge opposite Harold Landry. A productive Big Ten pass rusher with the bend and motor to carve out a rotational pass-rush role as a rookie and grow into more.

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Full New England Patriots Draft Class

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	College
1	28	Caleb Lomu	OT	Utah
2	55	Gabe Jacas	EDGE	Illinois
3	95	Eli Raridon	TE	Notre Dame
5	171	Karon Prunty	CB	Wake Forest
6	196	Dametrious Crownover	OT	Texas A&M
6	212	Namdi Obiazor	LB	TCU
7	234	Behren Morton	QB	Texas Tech
7	245	Jam Miller	RB	Alabama
7	247	Quintayvious Hutchins	EDGE	Boston College

Frequently Asked Questions

How many picks did the New England Patriots have in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The New England Patriots made 9 selections in the 2026 NFL Draft (April 23-25, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania).

Who did the New England Patriots draft in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft?

The New England Patriots selected Caleb Lomu, OT out of Utah, with the No. 28 overall pick.

Who are the New England Patriots top rookies to watch in 2026?

The top New England Patriots rookies to watch heading into the 2026 season are Caleb Lomu, Gabe Jacas. See the "Players to Watch" section above for full scouting analysis on each.

What grade did the New England Patriots 2026 draft class receive?

SWN graded the New England Patriots 2026 NFL Draft class as a B+. Nine picks built methodically around a young core including QB Drake Maye. Headlined by trading up to land Utah left tackle Caleb Lomu at No. 28, the Patriots added edge help, a tight end, and depth across the roster, leaning heavily on Day 3.

Where can I buy New England Patriots rookie jerseys for the 2026 season?

New England Patriots rookie jerseys for the 2026 draft class are available on Fanatics — the official online retailer of NFL merchandise. Individual player jerseys typically go on sale within days of the draft. See the Players to Watch section above for direct links to each player's jersey listing.

Compiled by the Sports Wire Network editorial team from CBS Sports, ESPN, NFL.com, Yahoo Sports, and Wikipedia draft trackers. 2026 NFL Draft held April 23-25, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Updated as new information becomes available.

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