Patriots' Draft Pick: Blake Miller, NFL-Ready RT

0:00It's March 23rd, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today, football news powered by AI. The New England Patriots wrapped up most of their free agency moves this off-season, and now have their eyes on the 2026 NFL draft. After a tough loss in Super Bowl 60, they're prioritizing their offensive line, where depth at tackle is then following Viderian Lowe's departure. Analysts like Alex Barth from 98.5, the sports hub predict though grab Clemson right tackle Blake Miller with a 31st. Overall pick, Miller stands six feet seven inches tall and weighs 317 pounds, with 54 college starts under his belt, mostly at right, tackle. He moves well for his size, and looks NFL ready right away, though he could use some minor tweaks to his technique. The Patriots plan to stick with Will Campbell at left tackle, and Morgan Moses on the right for now, but Moses won't play forever. Miller would step in as a smart long-term replacement, adding stability up front. This first round choice carries some risk, since he might not contribute much in 2026 if

1:04the starters hold up. Still, with their draft position, the team can think ahead if he's the top talent left on the board. As the draft approaches, expect the paths to build for the future, while addressing immediate needs elsewhere on the roster.