FOXBOROUGH, MA — The New England Patriots were thought to either take an edge rusher at No. 31 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft or try to trade out of the first round entirely.
After the Houston Texans traded with the Buffalo Bills, swapping the 26th and 28th picks, respectively, the Pats swung a deal with their AFC East rival to move up three spots to 28. New England selected Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu, bolstering the unit charged with protecting franchise quarterback Drake Maye.
The Patriots took left tackle Will Campbell fourth overall and have a youthful counterpart on the other side of the line as immediate insurance for right tackle Morgan Moses, a valuable veteran signing in 2025 for the team that reached Super Bowl 60 last season. To start, Lomu – who projects as a high-upside, above-average athlete – can be a swing tackle his rookie season.
1. Las Vegas Raiders – QB Fernando Mendoza, IndianaThe first round of the 2026 NFL Draft brings franchise‑defining moments as teams make their selections from the top of the board.See how picks 1 through 32 came off the clock as the next generation of NFL talent enters the league.Above, A detailed view of the stage showing a still of Fernando Mendoza of the Indiana on screen after being selected first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
New York Jets – OLB/DE David Bailey, Texas TechDavid Bailey of Texas Tech poses after being selected second overall pick by the New York Jets during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Arizona Cardinals − RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre DameJeremiyah Love of Notre Dame poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected third overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Tennessee Titans − WR Carnell Tate, Ohio StateCarnell Tate of Ohio State poses after being selected fourth overall pick by the Tennessee Titans during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
New York Giants − LB Arvell Reese, Ohio StateArvell Reese of Ohio State celebrates after being selected fifth overall pick by the New York Giants during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Kansas City Chiefs (from Browns) − CB Mansoor Delane, LSUMansoor Delane of LSU celebrates after being selected sixth overall pick by the Kansas City Chiefs during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Washington Commanders − LB Sonny Styles, Ohio StateSonny Styles of Ohio State poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Lynn Swann and Jerome Bettis after being selected seventh overall pick by the Washington Commanders during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
New Orleans Saints − WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona StateJordyn Tyson of Arizona State poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected eighth overall pick by the New Orleans Saints during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Cleveland Browns (from Chiefs) − OL Spencer Fano, UtahUtah Utes offensive tackle Spencer Fano is selected by the Cleveland Browns as the number nine pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium.
Giants (from Cincinnati Bengals) − OL Francis Mauigoa, Miami (Fla.)Francis Mauigoa of Miami poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected tenth overall pick by the New York Giants during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dallas Cowboys (from Dolphins) − S Caleb Downs, Ohio StateCaleb Downs of Ohio State celebrates after being selected eleventh overall pick by the Dallas Cowboys during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Miami Dolphins (from Cowboys) − OT Kadyn Proctor, AlabamaKadyn Proctor of Alabama poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected twelfth overall pick by the Miami Dolphins during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons) − QB Ty Simpson, AlabamaTy Simpson of Alabama poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected thirteenth overall pick by the Los Angeles Rams during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Baltimore Ravens − G Olaivavega Ioane, Penn StatePenn State Nittany Lions offensive guard Olaivavega Ioane is selected by the Baltimore Ravens as the number 14 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers − DE Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (Fla.)Rueben Bain Jr. of Miami celebrates after being selected fifteenth overall pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Jets (from Indianapolis Colts) − TE Kenyon Sadiq, OregonOregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq is selected by the New York Jets as the number 16 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium.
Detroit Lions − OT Blake Miller, ClemsonClemson Tigers offensive lineman Blake Miller is selected by the Detroit Lions as the number 17 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium.