Image courtesy of Bleacher Report FOXBOROUGH – The last time the Patriots had a tight end the size of Eli Raridon, it worked out pretty well. The former Notre Dame tight end became the newest Patriot with the 95th overall pick in the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday night. Listed at 6’6,” 245lbs., Raridon could give fans some flashbacks of the old No. 87. Before anyone freaks…
Jacas & Patriots a match from first meeting
Image courtesy of On3 FOXBOROUGH – First impressions are everything. Gabe Jacas made sure his counted when he was in Foxborough a few weeks ago. After New England took the Illinois edge rusher with the 55th overall pick in the second round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night – moving up to get him – Jacas talked about the 30-visit and what stood out during it. “It’s honestly a…
Jacas the perfect Patriot in many ways
The DNA of a New England Patriot has long been defined by toughness, versatility, and an unyielding commitment to the team. Following a season that saw the franchise return to the ultimate stage in Super Bowl LX, the Patriots appear to have found the personification of that identity in Gabe Jacas.
NEFJ Scouting Report: Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
Gabe Jacas, EDGE HT: 6’3 5/8″ WT: 260 lbs School: Illinois Gabe Jacas is a high-motor, power-oriented edge defender who enters the draft after a decorated career at Illinois, including a standout 2025 campaign where he led the Big Ten in sacks. A former freshman All-American, Jacas has evolved from a raw athlete into a technically sound disruptor. He projects best as a 3-4 outside linebacker who can win with…
25 Day Two Prospects to Watch for the Patriots
The Patriots enter Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft with a clear mission: improve the pass rush and provide more explosive targets for the passing game. With draft capital to spend, New England is in a prime position to address the lingering depth issues at edge rusher and defensive tackle while searching for a long-term solution at the “Y” tight end position. The following players are players the Patriots…
Lomu looking forward to playing for Vrabel
Image courtesy of KSL Sports FOXBOROUGH – The NFL Combine doesn’t really give teams much time to get to know potential employees, or vice-versa. Still, Caleb Lomu – the newest Patriot after being selected 28th overall in the first round on Thursday night – immediately knew he could see himself playing for Mike Vrabel during their brief interaction in Indianapolis. “Yeah, I loved him,” Lomu told the media after being…
Wolf acknowledges Vrabel will be missed Saturday & expresses confidence in staff
FOXBOROUGH – There’s a system in place for a reason, but a very important voice won’t be in the draft room on Saturday. With Mike Vrabel stepping away to tend to everything that’s been swirling around him, Eliot Wolf, Ryan Cowden, Alonzo Highsmith, Matt Groh and really, the entire organization will have to pick up the slack when it comes to wheeling and dealing or making picks in rounds four…
5 reasons why the Caleb Lomu pick is a smart pick for the Patriots
The Patriots selection of Caleb Lomu at No. 28 overall is a classic future starter pick by Eliot Wolf and the Patriots’ front office. While the roster has immediate needs, the 2026 NFL Draft is about securing the infrastructure for Drake Maye’s long-term success. Here is why the Utah tackle is a home run pick for the Patriots.
Patriots try to make Drake Maye’s life a little easier with 1st round pick
FOXBOROUGH – Drake Maye is probably sleeping a little better on Thursday night. The Patriots selected Utah offensive lineman Caleb Lomu with the 28th overall pick during the first round of the NFL Draft. New England originally had the 31st pick, but traded that and pick No. 125 to Buffalo, moving up to get Lomu. Last season, Lomu didn’t allow a single sack in his final run as a Ute….
NEFJ Scouting Report: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
The Patriots selected Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu with the 28th overall pick. New England traded picks 31 and 125 (4th Round) to the Buffalo Bills to move up three spots. Patriots VP of Football Ops said Long was a player the Patriots targeted and when he was still on the board at 28, the Patriots pulled the trigger and moved up. Here is my scouting report on Caleb Lomu.