The New England Patriots, picking 31st in the 2026 NFL Draft, have multiple strategies to address their needs for edge rusher, offensive tackle, and wide receiver. In the Next Pats Podcast, experts Phil Perry and Mike Renner discussed three draft paths: 1) selecting WR Omar Cooper Jr., then EDGE Jaishawn Barham and OT Travis Burke; 2) picking OT Max Iheanachor, followed by WR Antonio Williams and EDGE Romello Height; and 3) choosing EDGE Cashius Howell, then OT Caleb Tiernan and WR Eric McAlister.
