5 quarterback fits for the Patriots in the NFL Draft

WACO, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 29: Sawyer Robertson #13 of the Baylor Bears warms up prior to the game against the Houston Cougars at McLane Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) | Getty Images The 2026 NFL Draft is less than three weeks away and the New England Patriots continue the process of finishing their board. Things will look quite different for the team this draft picking 31st overall after back-to-back years selecting in the top-five.

While Drake Maye is a big reason in that, New England is expected to add a developmental quarterback behind the 23-year-old at some point during the draft weekend. So, with that said, let’s take a look at some of the prospects that might make sense for the Patriots at the position. Patriots’ current quarterback situation The aforementioned Drake Maye has established himself as the team’s franchise quarterback after a season in which he finished as the MVP runner-up while being named a second-team All-Pro.

Maye’s development both on and off the field allowed the team to part with veteran backup Joshua Dobbs this offseason, which promotes Tommy DeVito into the primary backup position. With just Maye and DeVito on the depth chart, the team will add a third quarterback this offseason — likely late on Day 3 or as an undrafted free agent “We need a third arm. And we’ll try to find a young guy that we can develop,” head coach Mike Vrabel said .

“We’ll potentially add to the roster, whether that’s on the 53-man roster or practice squad. ” Patriots NFL Draft fits at quarterback Sawyer Robertson (Baylor): The fifth-year senior is coming off a season in which he finished fifth in the FBS with 31 passing touchdowns and sixth with 3,681 passing yards. Robertson has good size to succeed in the pocket and is a strong athlete at the position to extend plays and pick up yards as a scrambler.