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Pats' WR target snagged before pick
30 Apr
Summary
- Browns selected KC Concepcion at pick 24.
- Patriots traded up to pick 28 for an offensive lineman.
- New England did not draft any wide receivers.
The New England Patriots' initial draft strategy for wide receivers was impacted during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The team had expressed interest in Texas A&M's KC Concepcion, but the Cleveland Browns selected him at the 24th overall pick.
Following this development, the Patriots moved up from their original slot to the 28th pick, securing offensive lineman Caleb Lomu. Notably, New England did not draft any wide receivers in the first round, a decision that suggests continued pursuit of a trade for an established player. ESPN reported that while no firm agreement exists with the Philadelphia Eagles for A.J. Brown, the possibility of a trade remained logical and on the Patriots' radar, even influencing their draft considerations.
