Patriots Draft QB for Maye's Backup

0:00It's April 6th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. The 2026 NFL draft is just under three weeks out, and the New England Patriots are finalizing their big board while sitting at the 31st pick. That's a big drop from back-to-back top five selections, mostly thanks to their franchise quarterback Drake May shining bright. Now, with the draft weekend nearing, expect them to grab a developmental quarterback to sit behind the 23-year-old star, sometime late in the bus, process. Their current setup has may locked in as the guy after a monster season where he was MVP runner-up and second team All Pro that let them move on from veteran Joshua Dobbs, sliding Tommy DeVito into the main back-of-spot. Still, the depth chart is thin, so hey coach Mike Raeble made it clear they need a third arm, likely a young project on day three, or even as an enan, undrafted free agent to build for the future.

1:00Fans and analysts are buzzing about how this fits the patch rebuild, turning into contention mode. Adding a raw talent here keeps May afresh and gives insurance without blocking his shine. Its smart death building and a lead where injuries hit quarterbacks hard, and Raeble's emphasis on development shows they're thinking long-term. roster health. Keynames popping up include Sawyer Robertson from Baylor, who racked up over 3,000 passing yards and 31 touchdowns last year with solid size and mobility. Then there's Haynes King out of Georgia Tech, a speedy runner with 37 career rushing scores and some pro-day interest from New England. Don't sleep on athletes like Taylor Green from Arkansas with his record breaking 40 time or Carson Beck from Miami who's got size, accuracy, and championship experience despite turnover woes. Keep an eye on these late round gems and a few others like Jack Strand from Division 2 or Luke Altmeyer as the draft unfolds. This move could quietly strengthen the patch quarterback room and set them up for another

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