Patriots Predicted To Draft Impact Tackle To Address O-Line Needs
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The New England Patriots could go in multiple different directions with the 31st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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New England has been linked to selecting an edge rusher, but could also address the offensive line, as the Patriots have said they will take the best player available. Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, NFL analyst Chad Reuter of NFL.com predicted New England would select offensive tackle Max Iheanachor out of Arizona State.
“New England's pass-protection issues were on full display in the Super Bowl,” Reuter wrote in an article published on Friday. “The team hopes Will Campbell gets stronger at left tackle, but Iheanachor has no such issues stopping edge rushers from reaching the quarterback.”
Iheanachor is a senior tackle who spent the last three seasons at Arizona State and was second-team All-Big 12 last season. However, he has been considered a bit of a work in progress, and may not be a Day 1 starter as he could sit for a year and be a swing tackle.
Yet, Iheanachor does have some solid traits to build around, as his size and quickness have been called elite by draft analysts.
However, whether or not Iheanachor will be available at the 31st overall pick is to be seen, as he’s expected to be picked late in the first round.
The 2026 NFL Draft is set for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
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