The dust has yet to settle from the 2025 NFL draft, and there are already mock drafts for the 2026 draft.
It is never too early to break down prospective talent and potential moves in the future. That's what ESPN's Jordan Reid did in his recent first-round projections for the 2026 NFL draft.
Reid had the Patriots picking at No. 10 and taking Auburn edge rusher Keldric Faulk. So, a year after going offense with the first-round pick, the Patriots would switch the narrative to the defensive side of the ball with this pick.