New England Patriots · 2026 Draft · Pick #31 · (14-3)

Top 5 Positional Needs:

  1. Edge
  2. OL
  3. DL
  4. TE
  5. WR

Round 1 Pick #31

Projection: Keldric Faulk (EDGE, Auburn)

Why: Drake Maye's defense deepens — Faulk + Keion White is a quality young duo.

Alternates: Chase Bisontis (G, TAMU), Max Klare (TE, OSU)

Round 2 Pick #63

Projection: Max Klare (TE, Ohio State)

Why: Hunter Henry's replacement; Maye needs a safety valve.

Alternates: Eli Stowers (TE, VAN), Germie Bernard (WR, ALA)

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