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.
Vrabel addresses latest photos with pre-draft press conference
FOXBOROUGH – Roughly a half hour before the Patriots began the second draft weekend of the Mike Vrabel Era, the head coach of the Patriots took to the podium for another brief statement on Thursday night. More photos of Vrabel and Dianna Russini surfaced on Thursday afternoon after Mike Reiss reported earlier in the morning that Vrabel would be seeking counseling and missing the third day of the draft. “Again,…
Vrabel to miss final day of NFL Draft
Per the incomparable Mike Reiss of ESPN, Mike Vrabel won’t be in the brand new Patriots draft room at the New Balance Athletics Center on Saturday. Reiss reported very early this morning that Vrabel is seeking counseling. “As I said the other day, I promised my family, this organization and this team that I was going to give them the best version of me that I can possibly give them….
5 first round scenarios to watch for the Patriots
The NFL Draft kicks off tonight and we have five different scenarios the Patriots could be working through in round one. Here is our breakdown of what we think the Patriots could potentially do at Pick 31 in this year’s draft. 1. Draft an edge rusher: The consensus all spring has been that the Patriots are going to draft an edge rusher to go with free agent addition DreMont Jones……
According to reports, Kayshon Boutte is on the trade block
(AP Photo/Steven Senne) As the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh approaches kicks off tomortow, the Patriots’ wide receiver room could be in for a potential shakeup. Reports have surfaced that fourth-year receiver Kayshon Boutte is officially on the trade block. Albert Breer is reporting that the Patriots are seeking a Day 3 pick in exchange for the 23-year-old playmaker. Boutte, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract,…
NEFJ 2026 7 Round Patriots Mock Draft
After a disappointing finish to the 2025 campaign that saw New England fall just short in Super Bowl LX, the focus in Foxborough shifts toward fortifying the roster for another deep run.
In our one and only mock draft, the board fell favorably for an active trade approach, with the Patriots utilizing multiple trades to stockpile assets while addressing critical needs at Edge, Tackle, and Tight End.
Get to know the Patriots Top 30 Visit Players
The Patriots completed their Top 30 visits last week and once again the list is a good indicator of what they are going to do in this weekend’s draft. Not all players on this list will be drafted by the Patriots but between this list and the 110 other players they met with in the pre-draft process, they are more than likely going to draft exclusively from their list of 140 players they met or spoke with. Here is each player that came in for a 30 visit and how they could fit in with the Patriots.
Catching up with Jeremy Seidi after his commitment to Army
We recently caught up with Bishop Hendricken standout running back Jeremy Seidi after his commitment to Army. Jeremy had plenty to say about why he made the decision to play football at a service academy and serve his country.
Potential Patriots: Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
A two-year starter at Missouri, Young lined up as the 5 technique edge. Young finished second in the SEC in tackles for loss (16.5) and third in pressures (53). The coaching staff at Missouri loved Young and a scout told me that they loved him and were high on him. Young profiles as a three down edge who can play all over a front depending on the package. Reminds me of DreMont Jones.