Patriots Eyeing TJ Parker for Defensive Line Boost

0:00On April 9th, Patriots sitting at the 31st pick in the 2026 NFL draft, and mock drafts got them eyeing Clemson edge-rusher TJ, Parker to beef up that defensive line. Analyst Chad Graff from The Athletic dropped his 7-round mock, predicting New England grabs Parker, especially if they pull off a trade for Eagles. Star AJ Brown this summer, turning edge-rush into their biggest hole. Parker brings that length off the edge and wrecks backfields, with over 30% of his tackles for loss last year he'd slide in as a solid. Number 3. Option right away, backing up guys like Harold Landry, who's nursing a knee issue. Dane Brugler, another draft guru at The Athletic, says Parker's got starter potential, but needs some polish, dude balled out with 11 sacks and 6, force fumbles in 2024 after a quieter 5 sacks season. Draft hits Pittsburgh, April 23rd through 25th, so Patriots fans keep watching those trade rumors and mock shakes. Parker's name keeps.

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