It's never too late to analyze and project the next crop of prospects entering the league. That's exactly what ESPN's Matt Miller did in his early 2026 NFL mock draft piece.
He has the Patriots moving four spots down the board this time around. The team selected offensive tackle Will Campbell with the No. 4 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft. However, in 2026, Miller projected that the Patriots would continue focusing on the offensive side of the ball by selecting Arizona State star wide receiver Jordyn Tyson.
Miller wrote:
"Upside is intriguing when devising summer mock drafts, and Tyson has the potential to rise into the top 10.