Patriots' Late Pick in NFL Draft

0:00It's April 23rd, NFL news today starts now, AI powered and always on. The 2026 NFL drafts first round kicked off tonight in Pittsburgh at a Cretchers stadium with the New England Patriots sitting at pick. Number 31, after two straight years, grabbing top five talent. Earlier this week, teams like the Raiders, Jets, Cardinals and Titans locked in the early spots, running all the way down to the Seahawks ad. Number 32, leaving the paths near the back of the pack. Patriots fans are buzzing about shoring up the trenches in skill spots, eyeing offensive tackles, wide receivers, tight ends and edge rushers too. Boost this rebuild under new leadership. Rumors world around targets like Clemson's Blake Miller on the line, Texas A&M's KC Concepts The Own, at receiver, and edge guys from Miami and UCF, as the eight-minute clock ticks for each selection. With coverage heating up over the next three days, keep an eye on how Boston plays this late pick to flip their fortunes on the field.