10 winners and losers from the Patriots’ Day 3 picks in the NFL Draft

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 25: Kyle Williams #18 of the New England Patriots warms up prior to the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on January 25, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images The New England Patriots added a six players on Day 3 of the NFL Draft, three on both offense and defense as there was an emphasis on adding depth to the roster. Here’s who the pick impacts for better, or worse, moving forward.

Winners WR Kyle Williams: The expectation remains that the Patriots will still trade for wide receiver A. J. Brown later this offseason, but the team did not add another receiver throughout the draft.

Even with Brown added to the group, that paves the way for Kyle Williams, who the team remains excited about, to take on a larger entering year two — especially with Kayshon Boutte’s name back in trade rumors as well. Williams’ skillset would make him a strong complement to Brown and Romeo Doubs atop the wide receiver depth chart. P Bryce Baringer: After an up-and-down season at times, adding roster competition for punter Bryce Baringer as he enters a contract year seemed like a possibility for the Patriots.

However, the team went seven rounds without selecting a punter and did not add one in undrafted free agency — while most of the top options at the position went elsewhere. Perhaps an addition still comes later, but it did not appear to be a priority for the Patriots. Losers CB Marcellas Dial Jr.