Patriots' Draft Sleepers: Hidden Gems for 2026

0:00It's April 20th. I'm Corey with The Story. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI and built for football fans. The New England Patriots head into the 2026 NFL Draft with 11 picks, loaded up to build another solid rookie class like they did last year. They're eyeing some under the radar sleepers who could seriously upgrade the roster without burning top picks. These guys fit their style of finding gems late in the draft. Take Charles Dimmings, the cornerback from Stephen F. Austin. He's got the size, length, and speed that screams Day 3 steel with over 30 career pass breakups. Pat's love athletic profiles like his for man coverage may be snagging him in the fourth round. Meanwhile, Josh Cameron out of Baylor could beef up their wide receivers. Even if they trade for a big name, this dude's a physical outside threat who wins contested catches and piles up yards after the grab. He's also a solid blocker, returner, and has top notch character perfect for New England.

1:00Over a running back, Alabama's Jam Miller looks like insurance for their depth chart. With Ramon Dre Stevenson and Treveye on Henderson leading, the backups need work. Miller's tough, pass pro ready, and brings special teams value to lock down that third spot right away. These sleepers show how the paths can play smart across all rounds, turning hidden talent into real contributors, and keeping that defense and offense, humming strong.