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Saturday, April 25, 2026
Perry's draft grade: Patriots make ‘off-the-radar selection' at CB on Day 3

Just like on Day 1 and Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots began Day 3 adding depth to a position of need. You can never have enough good cornerbacks, so it wasn’t surprising to...

Patriots 2026 draft tracker: Day 3 picks, news, live updates

It’s been a busy first two days of the NFL Draft for the New England Patriots. In addition to adding three players to the roster, a pair of trade ups now leave the team with just five draft picks...

Surprisingly athletic DT could be a late-round Patriots draft target

Louisville's Rene Konga is an intriguing potential fit for the New England Patriots.

How to watch Patriots draft 2026: Day 3 start time, live stream, more

The New England Patriots had a busy first two days in this year’s NFL Draft, but the work is far from done. Starting on noon Eastern on Saturday, Rounds 4 through 7 are on the menu. Here is how...

Patriots draft 2026: Best players available on Day 3

Through three rounds of the NFL Draft the New England Patriots have added three players: OT Caleb Lomu, OLB Gabe Jacas, and TE Eli Raridon. They also have traded away three additional picks in...

Patriots Day 3 mock draft: Pats shoot for upside in late rounds

The New England Patriots addressed arguably their three biggest needs with their top three picks in the NFL Draft so far. To do so, they have left themselves with a large gap before their first...

6 thoughts on the Patriots drafting Gabe Jacas and Eli Raridon

Leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, we ranked the New England Patriots’ roster needs from most to least pressing. Atop the list, classified as major needs, were three positions: defensive edge,...

2026 NFL Draft grades roundup: Patriots' Day 2 picks get high marks

After getting protection for quarterback Drake Maye in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots addressed two more areas of need on Day 2. In the second round, the Patriots traded...

Eliot Wolf squashes major concerns about Patriots' risky Day 2 draft pick

The biggest concerns surrounding the Patriots' newest tight end, Eli Raridon, were quickly put to rest after Day 2 finished.

6 numbers that explain Patriots draft picks Gabe Jacas and Eli Raridon

The New England Patriots acquired two new players on day two of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday night, selecting Illinois edge Gabe Jacas and Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon. New England traded up...

Basketball background makes Eli Raridon a slam dunk pick for Patriots

In December of his senior year at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa, Eli Raridon tore the ACL in his right knee. A standout on the team’s varsity football team who, as a four-star...

Live updates: Patriots begin Day 3 of 2026 NFL Draft with five picks

What to KnowThe Patriots traded up for Illinois edge Gabe Jacas in Round 2 and selected Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon in Round 3.Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran shared their instant reactions to...

Mike Vrabel's Day 3 absence could create major problems for Patriots' GM

The Patriots head coach is set to miss the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft, and that could become an issue for Eliot Wolf.

Gabe Jacas models his game after a former Patriots star

At least spiritually, the red sleeves are back in New England. Joining the team as a second-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday, Gabe Jacas noted in his introductory call with the...

4 winners and losers from Patriots drafting Gabe Jacas and Eli Raridon

The New England Patriots added a pair of players on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, first moving up to draft edge rusher Gabe Jacas before selecting tight end Eli Raridon in Round 3. Here’s who the pick...

Patriots' path to another home run draft is too easy for Eliot Wolf to mess up

On the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Patriots have an easy way to ensure they had their most successful draft to date in a few easy steps.

Eliot Wolf, Patriots stay aggressive on Day 2 to get their guys

A night after moving up in Round 1 of the NFL Draft to select offensive tackle Caleb Lomu, the Patriots found themselves in a similar position late in Round 2. With five edge rushers coming off...

Patriots draft pick Eli Raridon has all-around potential at tight end

The New England Patriots showed some interest in several highly-regarded tight end prospects over the last few weeks and months, and Notre Dame’s Eli Raridon was at the forefront. The team had...

5 things to know about Patriots third-round pick Eli Raridon

Raridon, a 6-foot-6 tight end, also had a standout basketball career in high school before knee injuries sprouted up. The post 5 things to know about Patriots third-round pick Eli Raridon appeared...

NFL Draft 2026: What picking Notre Dame TE Eli Raridon means for the Patriots

As the third round of the 2026 NFL draft reached the New England Patriots, so did a tight end. The war room in Foxborough stayed at No. 95 overall to select Notre Dame’s Eli Raridon on Friday...

Analysis: Patriots Select EDGE Gabe Jacas and TE Eli Raridon on Day Two of the 2026 NFL Draft

The Patriots address areas of need by selecting Jacas and Raridon on Friday night, two players who could contribute immediately as rookies.

Friday, April 24, 2026
Patriots pick Notre Dame TE Eli Raridon in third round of NFL Draft

Raridon was selected by New England with the No. 95 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The post Patriots pick Notre Dame TE Eli Raridon in third round of NFL Draft appeared first on Boston.com.

Eli Raridon can be the key to unlock Drake Maye's highest potential in one big way

The Patriots newest tight end can raise Drake Maye's ceiling during the 2026 season.

Patriots finally gift Hunter Henry a new tight end partner with Eli Raridon pick

The Patriots finally got their tight end of the future at the final hour by picking Eli Raridon in the third round.

 Experts react to Patriots 2026 NFL Draft Day 2 Picks

See what the experts had to say about the Patriots second and third round draft picks from the 2026 NFL Draft.

5 things to know about Patriots second-round pick Gabe Jacas

Jacas models his game after a former Patriots Pro Bowler. The post 5 things to know about Patriots second-round pick Gabe Jacas appeared first on Boston.com.

Patriots draft 2026: Instant grades for TE Eli Raridon pick in Round 3

The New England Patriots were busy trading up in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft, but they decided to stay where they were in the late third. Their patience paid off, and they saw one of the...

Patriots draft 2026: New England picks TE Eli Raridon in Round 3

After using their first two selections to move up the board, the New England Patriots stood pat with their third choice in the 2026 NFL Drat. Instead of swinging a trade, they invested the 95th...

Transcript: Eli Raridon Press Conference 4/24

Read the full transcript from Patriots third round draft pick Eli Raridon's press conference on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Transcript: Eliot Wolf Press Conference 4/24

Read the full transcript from Patriots Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf's press conference on Friday, April 24, 2026.

NFL Draft 2026: What picking Illinois edge Gabe Jacas means for the Patriots

As the 2026 NFL draft’s second round closed in on the New England Patriots, so did Gabe Jacas. The reigning AFC champions moved up to select the Illinois edge rusher at No. 55 overall on Friday...

Nick Saban says exactly what Patriots fans want to hear about Gabe Jacas

The legendary college football head coach is a big fan of the Patriots latest draft pick.

Who should Patriots target in Rounds 4-7? Best available on NFL Draft Day 3

The Patriots have chipped away at three separate needs through the first two days of the draft, taking offensive tackle Caleb Lomu, edge rusher Gabe Jacas and tight end Eli Raridon. Can they...

Why Patriots draft pick Gabe Jacas is a perfect fit in New England

Leading up to the NFL Draft, one position was highlighted above all others when it came to New England Patriots needs: the defensive edge. And while they did not address it in the first round,...

Transcript: Gabe Jacas Press Conference 4/24

Read the full transcript from Patriots 55th overall pick Gabe Jacas' press conference on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Patriots draft Illinois DE Gabe Jacas after trading up in Round 2

The Patriots packaged three picks on Friday night to trade up and draft Jacas. The post Patriots draft Illinois DE Gabe Jacas after trading up in Round 2 appeared first on Boston.com.

Patriots fans will go crazy over 'champion wrestler' Gabe Jacas

The New England Patriots added a physical and violent player in Gabe Jacas, and this draft guru's description will have fans fired up.

Patriots make aggressive move to match Bills with brilliant Gabe Jacas pick

The Patriots watched their biggest divisional rival draft one of the best pass rushers of the 2026 class, and decided they needed one, too.

Patriots draft 2026: Instant grades for Gabe Jacas in Round 2

The New England Patriots traded up in the first round of the draft, and they traded up again in the second. Jumping from the 63rd to the 55th pick in a trade with the Chargers, the reigning AFC...

Patriots Acquire No. 55 From Chargers, Draft EDGE Gabe Jacas

The Chargers will allow the Patriots to climb up a few spots. New England is moving up to No. 55. The Pats are selecting Illinois edge rusher Gabe Jacas. The Pats are sending Nos. 63, 101 and 202...

Patriots draft 2026: New England picks ED Gabe Jacas in Round 2

The New England Patriots have made their second pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. After addressing offensive tackle in Round 1, they added to their defensive edge in Round 2. Following a trade up with...

Perry's draft grade: Patriots land ‘high-end athlete' at tight end in Round 3

Finding franchise quarterback Drake Maye a No. 1 wide receiver has been a popular topic of discussion during the offseason, but the New England Patriots also needed to give their most valuable...

Patriots draft Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon in third round

The New England Patriots addressed two positional needs — offensive tackle (Caleb Lomu) and edge rusher (Gabe Jacas) — with their first two picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, and they did it again with...

Perry's draft grade: Patriots land ‘violent pass-rusher' in second round

Edge rusher was one of the biggest needs that the New England Patriots had to address in the 2026 NFL Draft, and it didn’t take them long to add a player at this position. A lot of quality edge...

Patriots 2026 draft tracker: Day 2 picks, news, live updates

Following the selection of offensive tackle Caleb Lomu, the New England Patriots turn their attention to Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft — where they are currently hold picks No. 63 and 95. Stay up to...

How to watch Patriots draft 2026: Day 2 start time, live stream

The first round of the NFL Draft is in the books; now, it’s on to the second and third. On Friday, Day 2 will see 68 more players come off the board. The New England Patriots currently hold two of...

Here’s what mock drafts are saying about Patriots’ Day 2 options

Edge and receiver are still positional needs for the Patriots. The post Here’s what mock drafts are saying about Patriots’ Day 2 options appeared first on Boston.com.

Patriots trade up again, take Illinois ED Gabe Jacas in Round 2 of NFL Draft

The New England Patriots have traded up in the 2026 NFL Draft again, and this time it’s to move up in the second round and take a pass rusher. The Patriots have traded the No. 63 pick (second...

Third-round prospect is already dreaming of being the Patriots' latest draft pick

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp could be a great fit for the New England Patriots late in Day 2 of the NFL Draft.

Bills are in for lifetime of hurt over regretful trade with Patriots in Round 1

The Bills' decision to trade with the Patriots in Round 1 immediately proved to be regretful.

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