New England Patriots - NFL Draft Simulator 2026

Draft Needs

Priority	Position	Level	Target Round	Notes
1	QB	CRITICAL	-	Franchise quarterback is the priority
1	WR	CRITICAL	-	Need true WR1 talent
2	OL	HIGH	-	Offensive line rebuild continues
2	CB	HIGH	-	Secondary needs young talent
3	EDGE	MEDIUM	-	Pass rush depth

Draft Strategy

Best Player Available

This team prioritizes selecting the highest-rated player available on their board, regardless of position. They trust that talent will find its way onto the field and believe in accumulating the best athletes rather than filling specific holes.

Balanced Approach

This team takes a balanced approach, weighing both player value and team needs. They will take the best player available when the value is clear, but will also factor in positional need when players are similarly rated.

Needs-Based

This team focuses on addressing roster holes and positional weaknesses with their picks. They are more likely to reach for players at positions of need, even if higher-rated players are available at other positions.

Team Info

New England

City

Patriots

Nickname

AFC

Conference

East

Division

2026 Draft Picks

11

Total Picks

1

Round 1

4

Top 3 Rounds

4

Compensatory

Round	Pick	Overall	Type	Original Team
Rd 1	29	#29	OWN	-
Rd 2	29	#29	OWN	-
Rd 3	29	#29	OWN	-
Rd 3	33	#33	COMP	-
Rd 4	29	#29	OWN	-
Rd 4	33	#33	COMP	-
Rd 5	29	#29	OWN	-
Rd 6	29	#29	OWN	-
Rd 6	33	#33	COMP	-
Rd 7	29	#29	OWN	-
Rd 7	35	#35	COMP	-

Needs Summary

1 QB CRITICAL

1 WR CRITICAL

2 OL HIGH

2 CB HIGH

3 EDGE MEDIUM