The Patriots’ incredible season has pulled them out of the familiar territory they’ve been in for the past few years, where discussions about the NFL Draft usually ramp up before Christmas.

However, because the Patriots are still a young team, focusing on the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft is crucial, even with New England holding a late first-round pick.

Pro Football Focus’s Trevor Sikkema released a new mock draft on Monday, in which he has the Patriots selecting Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks with the 30th overall pick.

“Banks was viewed as a top-20 player before the season began, but he has missed most of the year due to a foot injury,” Sikkema wrote. “As long as that recovery checks out, the 6-foot-6, 330-pound defensive lineman should still be a top-32 pick thanks to his rare com

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