"Iheanachor, who was ranked No. 2 overall on FanSided's interactive Big Board for New England specifically, could have been an instant starter, but the Patriots will now need to start their process anew due to Omar Khan snatching him away."
"As someone who handled No. 2 pick David Bailey as well as anyone at the collegiate level and fresh off posting some jaw-dropping athletic testing numbers at the NFL Combine, Iheanachor may have impressed so much that he escaped New England's grasp."
"The unfortunate part about Iheanachor going off the board here is that no members in FanSided's top five outside of him play on the offensive line."
The New England Patriots aimed to strengthen their defensive line and offensive tackle positions in the 2026 NFL Draft, targeting Max Iheanachor. Despite initial optimism, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Iheanachor with the No. 21 overall pick, thwarting the Patriots' plans. Iheanachor, a pure right tackle, was seen as a potential starter and a long-term replacement for Morgan Moses. With his impressive athletic testing and collegiate performance, his selection by the Steelers leaves the Patriots needing to reassess their draft strategy.
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