Overview
- New England made nine picks and doubled up at offensive tackle with Caleb Lomu at No. 28 and Dametrious Crownover at No. 196, as Eliot Wolf said Will Campbell stays at left tackle.
- Team officials signaled a developmental approach for this class, noting several rookies need strength work and that Lomu and Crownover are unlikely to start this season barring injuries.
- Head coach Mike Vrabel missed the final day of drafting to attend counseling, and Wolf said the staff chose not to stay in regular contact with him during late-round decisions.
- The Patriots did not draft a wide receiver, and reporting points to possible A. J. Brown trade talks with Philadelphia after the Eagles selected Makai Lemon, with June 1 cap rules making a delayed deal easier.
- External reviews were mixed, with ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. giving a B and ClutchPoints a C, while first-rounder Lomu said he is eager to protect quarterback Drake Maye.