Patriots brace for a thin 2026 draft, prioritizing evaluation over splash picks

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The Patriots expect the 2026 NFL Draft to be historically weak and are approaching it with cautious scouting and potential roster moves, weighing development and strategic choices over early, high-profile selections; Arizona State offensive lineman Max Iheanachor was seen at a Patriots Pro Day meeting with Mike Vrabel as part of the evaluation.
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