5 Linebackers Patriots Are Most Likely To Take In 2026 NFL Draft
The New England Patriots would be wise to target linebacker in the 2026 NFL Draft, and these five prospects feel like the biggest fits.
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Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf pretty much told us where he wanted to focus at his media availability on Monday: "… I do think it’s a good position from a depth standpoint. I think there’s a lot of players that you can justify using a pick on Day 3. " If they're true to that word, I'd go as far as to say these are the five likeliest options: Anthony Hill Jr.
School: Texas Height: 6' 2" Weight: 238 lbs Hand: 9 5/8 " Arm: 32 3/8" Scouting Combine: 4. 51 (40), 37" (Vertical), 10' 5" (Broad), 21 (Bench Press) 2025 Stats: 10 G, 69 TKL, 4. 0 SACKS, 7.
0 TFL, 2 INT, 3 FF Hill isn't going to last until Day 3, but we needed one early-round option to cover all of our bases -- and this young man has the talent to potentially sneak into Day 1, let alone Day 2. The Patriots haven't had someone who can effectively play in the box and on the line of scrimmage in quite a while, and in the event that they truly want to add speed to the defense, this is one of the best options. Khalil Jacobs School: Missouri Height: 6' 1" Weight: 228 lbs Hand: N/A Arm: N/A Scouting Combine: N/A 2025 Stats: 13 G, 47 TKL, 3.