Patriots Projected to Draft Cashius Howell in Mock Draft

0:00On March 21st, here's the latest surrounding the NFL. The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off on April 23rd just over five weeks away. The New England Patriots hold the number 31 overall pick and are expected to boost their pass rush there. Fox Sports analyst Joel Klett projects them taking Texas A&M defensive end cashes how in his latest mock draft. The NFL combine wrapped up recently and free agency is heating up. The Patriots have scouted top prospects while adding talent through signings to build depth. Klett sees Howell as a perfect fit, especially under new coach Mike Ravel. He dismisses concerns about Howell's shorter arms, pointing to his strong college tape instead. Howell, a Missouri native, dominated in 2025 with 11.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss in the tough southeastern conference. Projections like this show how the Patriots aim to rebuild their defense as the draft nears.