Patriots Mock Draft: Edge Rushers & Tight Ends

0:00On March 23rd, NESN kicked off a series of 5 mod drafts for the 2026 NFL draft focusing on the New England Patriots. This first version follows strict rules, no trades allowed, cover at least 5 different needs before repeating positions, and include a player with. A pre-draft visit. They start at Pick 31, with Edge rusher Cassius Howell from Texas A&M, a high upside-pass rusher who could become a specialist. Next up at Pick 95, they add Titan Michael Trigg from Baylor, a boom or bust talent who thrives with strong coaching in vets like Hunter, Henry around. Then at 125, offensive tackle Isaiah World from Oregon joins as a massive backup with 51 college starts, ready to develop behind the current line. The picks keep building speed in size, grabbing Y receiver Dejon Stribbling from Ole Miss at 131 after his standout combine. Forty yard dash of 436.

1:00They double up on Titans at 171, with Eli Raredin from Notre Dame, a top blocker who boosts the run game. Later rounds bring Edge, Vincent Anthony Jr. from Duke at 191 for run defense, cornerback to Monty Jackson from Alabama at 198. With track speed, safety bishop Fitzgerald from USC at 202 to learn behind vets, wide receiver Tyra Montgomery from John Carroll at 2. After 12, and quarterback Joe Fagnano from Yukon at 247 as backup depth for Drake May. This approach targets past rush help and depth, behind proven players at Titan, corner and safety, setting up aggressive moves in a key draft for. New England, football news, powered by AI. This is NFL News Today.