New England Patriots
The Patriots enter the NFL Draft with 11 picks, including four in the sixth round.
Workers prepare the theater ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. AP Photo/John Locher
April 23, 2026 | 2:31 PM
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The Patriots enter the start of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night with the penultimate pick in the first round.
New England is set to make a total of 11 selections in the draft, though it’s entirely possible (and likely) that the team will make at least one trade.
The NFL Draft begins on Thursday night at 8 p.m. in Pittsburgh. It’s the first time the annual event has been held in the Steelers’ Pennsylvania home city since 1948.
The first round will be conducted Thursday, with the rounds two and three on Friday evening. Rounds 4-7 will then conclude the draft on Saturday afternoon.
Here’s a list of Patriots draft picks:
1st: 31st overall
2nd: 63rd overall
3rd: 95th overall
4th: 125th overall
4th: 131st overall
5th: 171st overall
6th: 191st overall
6th: 198th overall
6th: 202th overall
6th: 212th overall
7th: 247th overall
Hayden Bird is a sports staff writer for Boston.com, where he has worked since 2016. He covers all things sports in New England.
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