Final Patriots 7-round mock draft: Biggest needs get addressed

The New England Patriots are set to make their picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. The team's biggest needs are addressed in a 7-round mock draft. In the first round, the Patriots pick OT Max Iheanachor from Arizona State. Iheanachor is expected to be a starting tackle for the future. The Patriots also address their need for a tight end by picking Max Klare from Ohio State in the second round. Klare finished his college career with 116 catches for 1,329 yards and six touchdowns. In the third round, the Patriots pick EDGE Keyron Crawford from Auburn to fill their edge need. The team also picks DT Chris McClellan from Missouri in the fourth round to add depth to their defensive line. The Patriots continue to add depth to their roster with picks like LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr, G Jeremiah Wright, and RB Kaelon Black. They also pick S Bishop Fitzgerald to potentially replace Kevin Byard in the future. The team's picks in the sixth round include WR Cyrus Allen and CB Thadd, adding to their receiver and cornerback depth. The draft picks are expected to help the Patriots improve their roster and address their biggest needs.