Here's where the New England Patriots pick in the 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft got underway Thursday night, and the New England Patriots are scheduled to make nine total selections over three days.

This year's draft was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The first round took place on Thursday, rounds two and three were on Friday, and the final four rounds took place on Saturday.

When do the Patriots draft?

Coming off a Super Bowl appearance, the Patriots didn't make their first selection until late in the round, making their first pick at No. 31 overall.

Here is a complete look at where the Patriots drafted this year.

• Round 1, Pick 28 (Trade with Buffalo Bills), offensive tackle Caleb Lomu from Utah Utes
• Round 2, Pick 55 (Trade with Los Angeles Chargers),  edge rusher Gabe Jacas from the University of Illinois
• Round 3, Pick 96, tight end Eli Raridon from Notre Dame
• Round 5, Pick 171, cornerback Karon Prunty from Wake Forest University 
• Round 6, Pick 196 (Trade with Jacksonville Jaguars), offensive tackle Dametrious Crownover from Texas A&M 
• Round 6, Pick 212, linebacker Namdi Obiazor from Texas Christian University
• Round 7, Pick 234, (Trade with Minnesota Vikings), quarterback Behren Morton from Texas Tech University
• Round 7 Pick 245, running back Jam Miller from the University of Alabama
• Round 7, Pick 247, Boston College defensive lineman Quintayvious Hutchins

In the trade with the Minnesota Vikings, the Patriots received a 2027 Round 6 pick as well.   

Mike Vrabel to miss part of NFL Draft

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel told ESPN and the team later confirmed that he will miss the third day of the draft because he is seeking counseling. The news came hours before a new round of photos was published by the New York Post showing Vrabel at a New York City bar with former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.

Vrabel held a news conference later Thursday, saying his needs to prioritize his family.

Sixteen days earlier, Vrabel and Russini were seen in published photographs at a resort in Arizona. Both Vrabel and Russini are married to other people.

Russini resigned from the Athletic a week after the first round of photos was published.

The NFL has said that it is not investigating Vrabel's behavior as part of the league's personal conduct policy.