Patriots sign five 2026 draft picks, bolstering line, pass rush, TE and RB depth

New England Patriots 2026 draft picks Caleb Lomu Gabe Jacas Jam Miller

The New England Patriots have officially signed five of their 2026 draft selections. The team used trade‑ups to acquire offensive tackle Caleb Lomu and edge rusher Gabe Jacas, addressing the offensive line weakness and lack of pass‑rush production that hampered the 2025 campaign. Tight end Eli Raridon was also signed, providing a high‑upside target to develop behind Hunter Henry.

Running back Jam Miller, the Patriots’ seventh‑round pick, joined the roster amid a competitive battle for the final RB spot. He will compete with undrafted free‑agent Myles Montgomery and second‑year players Lan Larison and Terrell Jennings, all vying for a backup role behind starters Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. The Patriots entered the 2026 offseason after ranking in the NFL’s top‑ten for rushing yards and touchdowns in 2025, prompting the extra focus on depth at running back.

Overall, the signings reflect a deliberate draft strategy to reinforce key positions—tackle, edge, tight end and running back—positioning the Patriots for a stronger push in the upcoming season.

Sources

NFL execs believe the Patriots are headed for a brutal 2026 regression [fansided.com]

3 months ago

Mike Vrabel’s Patriots vision already became crystal clear after the draft [chowderandchampions.com]

3 months ago

Patriots Insider Breaks Down Battle for the Final RB Spot on Roster [heavy.com]

3 months ago

Patriots sign five draft picks [www.nbcsports.com]

3 months ago