Patriots' Draft Picks: Boston, Barham

0:00It's March 26th. From breaking news to Sunday matchups, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. The second round of the NFL Draft has delivered stars like cornerback Cooper Dejean, center, creed, Humphrey, and running back Jonathan Taylor over the years. For the New England Patriots looking ahead to the 2026 Draft, ESPN analyst Field Yates projects them grabbing two key prospects to fill. Big needs on both sides of the ball. In the first round at pick number 31 overall, the Patriots are forecasted to select wide receiver Denzel Boston from Washington. This six-foot-four target put up 881 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns last season. The team released their top receivers to fond digs this offseason, leaving room next to guys like Romeo Dubs and Keishan Boot. Fans and analysts see Boston as a perfect big-bodied addition to stretch the field and boost the passing game. Shifting to the second round at pick number 63 overall, Yates has New England taking linebacker, Jason Barham, for Michigan.

1:04The Maryland native had four sacks and 10 tackles for loss in his last full season. These picks line up well with the Patriots' gap-side edge rusher and wide-out, setting up a stronger defense and more dynamic offense as they bill for. The future.