Draft'S MOCK DRAFT
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Draft'S MOCK DRAFT
RUN ON APR 23, 2026

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  • Draft DRAFTING FOR THE
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Draft Selections
Blake Miller Head Shot
PICK: 31 RND: 1 (NE)
Blake Miller
OT Clemson
Derrick Moore Head Shot
PICK: 63 RND: 2 (NE)
Derrick Moore
DE-EDGE Michigan
Eli Stowers Head Shot
PICK: 95 RND: 3 (NE)
Eli Stowers
TE Vanderbilt
Keylan Rutledge Head Shot
PICK: 125 RND: 4 (NE)
Keylan Rutledge
OG Georgia Tech
Jalon Kilgore Head Shot
PICK: 131 RND: 4 (NE)
Jalon Kilgore
CB South Carolina
Red Murdock Head Shot
PICK: 171 RND: 5 (NE)
Red Murdock
LB Buffalo
Seth McGowan Head Shot
PICK: 191 RND: 6 (NE)
Seth McGowan
RB Kentucky
J. Michael Sturdivant Head Shot
PICK: 198 RND: 6 (NE)
J. Michael Sturdivant
WR Florida
VJ Payne Head Shot
PICK: 202 RND: 6 (NE)
VJ Payne
S Kansas State
Justin Jefferson Head Shot
PICK: 212 RND: 6 (NE)
Justin Jefferson
LB Alabama
Deven Eastern Head Shot
PICK: 247 RND: 7 (NE)
Deven Eastern
DL Minnesota
Draft Grade — Patriots
Overall B-
ValueC+ NeedB TradesB- FutureB-
A solid, sensible weekend for the Patriots: B-.

When the story of this class is written, it opens with J. Michael Sturdivant at Round 6, Pick 17, a reach of 86 spots that the board flatly disagrees with. No fireworks, but a solid B-.

The Rutledge value carries more weight than any single miss elsewhere. They will regret leaving quarterback for another day if the season turns on it. The roster is better shaped than it was, with edge rusher chief among the fixes.

All told, a draft that does its job without fuss, and there is real value in that.

Pick Analysis
Pick31 Rnd1 Blake Miller
In pick No. 31 they get a plug-and-play piece up front, even if it was a touch early.
Pick63 Rnd2 Derrick Moore
By-the-book stuff, Derrick Moore at the 63rd overall pick squarely in line with his ranking. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick95 Rnd3 Eli Stowers
Circle this one: Eli Stowers at Round 3, Pick 31 is a fall that decides a draft. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick125 Rnd4 Keylan Rutledge
Keylan Rutledge at No. 125 is the steal of the weekend, a first-round talent at a bargain-bin price. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick131 Rnd4 Jalon Kilgore
Somehow Jalon Kilgore was still sitting there in the 131st pick, and they pounced on premier cornerback value. It adds depth where they could use a little.
Pick171 Rnd5 Red Murdock
The board screamed and they did not listen, reaching into the next round for Red Murdock. Useful depth more than a marquee fix.
Pick191 Rnd6 Seth McGowan
Good price on Seth McGowan in the 191st pick, a hair ahead of his grade with no real quibbles. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick198 Rnd6 J. Michael Sturdivant
A swing that ignored the value entirely, J. Michael Sturdivant well ahead of where he belonged. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick202 Rnd6 VJ Payne
They took VJ Payne at par in pick No. 202, which is nothing to complain about. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick212 Rnd6 Justin Jefferson
Justin Jefferson in the 212th overall pick is fine work, a shade of surplus and no downside. They added to a strength when a need was still open elsewhere.
Pick247 Rnd7 Deven Eastern
Value said wait; Deven Eastern in slot 247 says they were not listening. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.