"The New England Patriots completed a quick turnaround under Mike Vrabel, and they are arguably the best team in the NFL right now. Sitting on an 11-2 record after 14 weeks, the Patriots are headed to the playoffs, and hopefully to the Super Bowl. If that happens, New England will be drafting at the end of the first round - a tradeoff fans will sign up for in a heartbeat."
"For New England, picking at 32, the selections were Alabama edge defender LT Overton, Iowa offensive tackle Gennings Dunker, and Texas Tech edge defender Romello Height. "Drake Maye could use another offensive lineman here, but the Patriots' pass rush is one injury away from really falling off a cliff. In much the same way his mentor Bill Belichick built his defenses, Mike Vrabel could target multi-faceted, oversized defensive ends who can star at stopping the run like Overton." Mike Luciano"
Mike Vrabel has led the New England Patriots to an 11-2 record and a strong playoff position, which means drafting at the end of round one. Late first-round picks still offer high-quality prospects, and a recent 2026 mock targeted trench reinforcements at pick 32. The mock named Alabama edge LT Overton, Iowa tackle Gennings Dunker, and Texas Tech edge Romello Height. The prevailing strategy emphasizes dominating the line of scrimmage on both sides, with two experts favoring defensive-line depth to protect the pass rush and stop the run while one expert suggested offensive-line help for Drake Maye.
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