A way-too-early look at the 2027 NFL Draft.

Now that the NFL Draft is over, it's all about focusing on figuring out the 53-man roster for the New England Patriots.

Mike Vrabel was not in the building during the third day of the NFL Draft and the New England Patriots did not text him or call him with updates. The

The head coach of the reigning AFC champions just stepped away from his team during the NFL Draft. Mike Vrabel, the man who engineered a historic turnaround and led New England to Super Bowl LX, announced indefinite counseling leave on draft day itself.

The Patriots made a bit of a surprise pick with their first selection Saturday, taking Wake Forest CB Karon Prunty at No. 171. They followed that up with another offensive tackle, taking Texas A&M’s Dametrious Crownover at No. 196.

The New England Patriots traded up Friday night to select Illinois edge defender Gabe Jacas in the second round of the NFL draft.

The New England Patriots made a decisive move in the 2026 NFL Draft, trading up to select offensive tackle Caleb Lomu with the No. 28 overall pick, and fans are already looking to rep the newest addition.

Illinois linebacker Gabe Jacas and Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon. They hold five more selections on Saturday.