As the Patriots enter the 2026 NFL Draft following their Super Bowl LX appearance, the defensive interior remains a priority for Mike Vrabel and his staff. While the “foundation” is set with Christian Barmore and Milton Williams, the loss of Khyiris Tonga in free agency and the need for a sustainable rotation in Vrabel’s aggressive four-down front makes this a crucial year to add depth.
Klare transferred to Ohio State from Purdue where he highly productive and a big part of the Boilermakers passing attack. Klare caught 43 passes for 448 yards and 2 touchdowns last season. His best season was in 2024 where he hauled in 51 passes for 685 yards and 4 touchdowns.
We are tracking all Patriots pre draft meetings. Here is our up to date list of who the Patriots have met with thus far or are going to meet with in the coming weeks.
Courtesy of Texas A&M Athletics Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M, Height: 6’2 ½” Weight: 253 lbs Cashius Howell is an explosive, high-motor edge defender who has transformed himself from a situational speed rusher at Bowling Green into a dominant, All-American force in the SEC. Howell possesses an elite first step and a natural sense for timing the snap, often leaving offensive tackles in a reactive state from the opening whistle…….
R. Mason Thomas is an explosive, “hair-on-fire” edge rusher who compensates for a lack of prototypical length with elite get-off and a sophisticated pass-rush plan. While his frame (specifically his 0th-percentile arm length) will lead to “Designated Pass Rusher” (DPR) labels, his high-motor play and lateral range make him a disruptive force. He is best suited for an odd-front (3-4) outside linebacker role where he can utilize a wide-9 alignment to stress tackles with speed.
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine has provided a clear blueprint for how Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf intend to evolve the New England Patriots’ roster following their Super Bowl LX appearance. With a need at EDGE to more “explosive playmakers” to surround quarterback Drake Maye with, the following 15 standouts emerged as ideal system fits.
The Senior Bowl is here and after a great week of practices, which showcased some of the best talent in America, the game will wrap up the All-Star circuit and bring us one step closer to the combine and the NFL Draft.
The Patriots coaching staff may be preoccupied with the Super Bowl looming, but New England’s front office has been busy this week. Tuesday afternoon marked the start of the Panini Senior Bowl. The All-Star week begins with three days of practices followed by a game played on Saturday.
All-Star week is here and while it has gotten lost in the shuffle thanks to the Super Bowl, it is still an important week for the Patriots as they prepare for the NFL Draft.
The 2026 Hula Bowl will be played on Saturday, January 10th. Several NFL hopefuls will desend upon Spec Martin Memorial Stadium in DeLand, Florida to practice and play in front of talent evaluators. As the 80th anniversary of this historic all-star event, the game serves as a critical evaluation period for over 120 seniors looking to improve their stock ahead of the draft.