Patriots Day 3 Draft: Building Depth

0:00It's April 25th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. The 2026 NFL Draft hits its real grind for the New England Patriots today, on day 3. After the hype of the first two rounds fades, all 32 teams start hunting late-round gyms. For New England, key needs stay at Interior, defensive line, linebacker, offensive line, safety, and edge rusher. Maybe even cornerback. They move fast early, trading up for Utah offensive tackle, Caleb Lomu, and Illinois edge rusher Gabe Jockas. Then they grab Notre Dame's Hyde and Eli Raredin at the 95th pick in round 3. Day 3 always unearthed steals, and history proves diamonds hide here. Fans buzz about how these late picks can flip rosters, especially with the paths needing depth across the board after aggressive early trades. Top available talents include cornerbacks like Jermad McCoy, from Tennessee and Kiante Scott from Miami, plus edge rusher's Danny Dennis Sutton from, Penn State, linebackers

1:03like Kyle Louie from Pitt, and safety such as they key Wheatley from Penn State. Offensive line options pop 2, like Guard Jalen Farmer from Kentucky. Patriots pick at 171 in round 5, then 3 in round 6191 from Kansas City, 198 via trades, and 2. 12, before wrapping with 247 in round 7. Many of shots to build that squad right.