Patriots draft class ranked just 22nd in average athleticism. It doesn’t matter.
The Patriots’ nine draft picks are averaging an 8.01 Relative Athletic Score.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 01: Caleb Lomu of the Utah Utes participates in the 40-yard dash during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 01, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images When the dust had settled on the New England Patriots’ 2026 NFL Draft, they had brought in nine new players — from first-round offensive tackle Caleb Lomu to seventh-round edge Quintayvious Hutchins. In between, they filled some needs and bolstered the overall depth across their roster.
They also added some high-end athleticism, even though that was unsurprisingly primarily concentrated within their first three selections. Overall, using Relative Athletic Score, which operates on a 0-to-10 scale, we can see the Patriots’ draft haul breaks down as follows: Adding these scores up and dividing them by nine to get an average, we can see that New England’s draft class posted an average RAS of 8. 01.
That is a good number — it would be shaded green in the graphic above — but nonetheless lacking in comparison to other teams around the league. Where does the Patriots draft class rank in average athleticism? Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9.
68) Chicago Bears (9. 47) Cleveland Browns (9. 39) Philadelphia Eagles (9.
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