2026 New England Patriots Mock Draft: 7-Round Projection
Draft Capital: 9 picks | Overall Grade: B Last Updated: October 19, 2026Overview
New England Patriots enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 9 selections. Biggest needs: Safety, Linebacker, IOL.
Complete Draft Class:- Round 1 (#20): Ian Moore, Offensive Tackle, Ohio State — Grade B+
- Round 2 (#56): Anthonie Knapp, Offensive Guard, Notre Dame — Grade C+
- Round 3 (#85): Jamari Sharpe, Cornerback, Indiana — Grade C+
- Round 4 (#116): Corey Myrick, Safety, Clemson — Grade C
- Round 5 (#152): Drayk Bowen, Inside Linebacker, Notre Dame — Grade C-
- Round 5 (#161): Isaiah Sategna III, WRS, Oklahoma — Grade C
- Round 5 (#170): Josh Hoover, Quarterback, Indiana — Grade C-
- Round 6 (#192): Rod Moore, Safety, Michigan — Grade C-
- Round 7 (#223): Qua Russaw, Edge Rusher, Ohio State — Grade C-
Complete Pick-by-Pick Analysis
Pick #20 - New England Patriots: Ian Moore, Offensive Tackle, Ohio State
Rank: #27 overall | Grade: B+ Why This Pick:Addresses key depth concern. While Offensive Tackle wasn't the top priority, Ian Moore's talent at #27 overall was too good to pass up. Sometimes value trumps need.
The Fit:Ian Moore brings immediate impact to New England Patriots. Ian Moore is a 6-foot-6, 315-pound junior who spent two years waiting behind Ohio State's veteran line and is now drawing first-round buzz in his first year as a starter. CBS Sports' Mike Renner put him at No. 33 on his 2027 preseason big board, even... His best trait—long 6-6, 315 frame that already looks like an nfl tackle—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a nan-type player at the NFL level.
- Strengths: Long 6-6, 315 frame that already looks like an NFL tackle
- Weaknesses: Had only one career start before the 2026 season
Pick #56 - New England Patriots: Anthonie Knapp, Offensive Guard, Notre Dame
Rank: #91 overall | Grade: C+ Why This Pick:Best player available. New England Patriots needed Safety help, but Anthonie Knapp (ranked #91) represents elite value here. You can't pass on top-tier talent when it falls to you.
The Fit:Anthonie Knapp brings immediate impact to New England Patriots. Anthonie Knapp is a Notre Dame junior who started 27 games at left tackle after arriving as a Freshman All-American in 2024, then slid to left guard for 2026. At 6-5 and 305 pounds, he was a debated recruit out of Roswell (Ga.), rated anywhere from t... His best trait—best run blocker and most pro-ready interior lineman in the class per bleacher report—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a Joel Bitonio as a power-and-finish interior blocke-type player at the NFL level.
- Strengths: Best run blocker and most pro-ready interior lineman in the class per Bleacher Report
- Weaknesses: Guard was a projection entering 2026 with little film inside
- NFL Comp: Joel Bitonio as a power-and-finish interior blocker with a tackle background
Pick #85 - New England Patriots: Jamari Sharpe, Cornerback, Indiana
Rank: #87 overall | Grade: C+ Why This Pick:Addresses key depth concern. While Cornerback wasn't the top priority, Jamari Sharpe's talent at #87 overall was too good to pass up. Sometimes value trumps need.
The Fit:Jamari Sharpe brings immediate impact to New England Patriots. Jamari Sharpe was the other starting corner on Indiana's 2025 national championship defense, and with All-American D'Angelo Ponds drawing the headlines, scouts now turn to him as the Hoosiers' top cover man for 2026. A Miami native who arrived as a t... His best trait—zone instincts with the eyes to read the quarterback and drive on throws in front of him—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a Kyler Gordon zone-first ball-hawking juice-type player at the NFL level.
- Strengths: Zone instincts with the eyes to read the quarterback and drive on throws in front of him
- Weaknesses: Man coverage trails his zone work, especially against quick releases
- NFL Comp: Kyler Gordon zone-first ball-hawking juice
Pick #116: Corey Myrick (Safety, Clemson) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #152: Drayk Bowen (Inside Linebacker, Notre Dame) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #161: Isaiah Sategna III (WRS, Oklahoma) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #170: Josh Hoover (Quarterback, Indiana) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #192: Rod Moore (Safety, Michigan) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #223: Qua Russaw (Edge Rusher, Ohio State) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.