Patriots draft tracker: Round 1 picks, news, live updates
The first round of the NFL Draft takes place Thursday night. Follow the action live.
The logo of the 2026 NFL Draft is showcased at the big screen inside the theater Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from outside Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. | Ethan Morrison / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft has arrived. After back-to-back years of picking inside the top-five, the New England Patriots find themselves back near the end of the first round, holding pick No.
31. Follow along with us throughout round one. NFL Draft 2026: Day 1 Thursday, April 23, 8 p.
m. ET | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA | Broadcast information | Patriots needs | Patriots Top 50 Big Board Patriots picks: Round 1, Pick 31 Time per pick: 8 minutes Pats Pulpit will have you covered with plenty of coverage over the next three days and beyond, so make sure to regularly check back for all the latest news, rumors and analysis. Please also head down to the comment section to use this as your open thread for the day.
NFL Draft Round 1 results 1. Las Vegas Raiders: QB Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) 2. New York Jets: Edge David Bailey (Texas Tech) 3.