The Next Pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast

Albert Breer joins Phil Perry to break down their final predictions for what the New England Patriots could do in the NFL Draft. They discuss the possibility of the Patriots trading out of the first round, which offensive tackles could be available early and some off-the-radar options. Plus, Phil talks about Mike Vrabel addressing the Dianna Russini photos. 

0:00 - Discussing Mike Vrabel’s comments on Dianna Russini photos 

9:00 - What are the odds the Patriots don’t pick on Day 1 of the draft? 

13:00 - Which tackle is most likely to be available for the Patriots? 

20:00 - Does this edge rusher fit what New England is 

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Phil Perry is joined by Todd McShay of The Ringer to break down the Patriots’ draft outlook, including whether they can land multiple starters, a potential first-round run on offensive tackles and Phil’s top RB fits for New England.

00:00 -Can the Patriots find a few starters in this year’s draft?

09:00  Why there could be a first-round push for offensive tackles

22:00  Breaking down the best RB fits for the Patriots

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Phil Perry is joined by Emory Hunt of CBS Sports to break down his 2026 Draft Guide and identify the best late-round value picks for the New England Patriots. Plus, Phil dives into the mailbag to answer your latest questions.

00:00 YouTube Live: Crowd-sourced Mock Draft (April 15, 2PM)

03:30 Emory Hunt on his 2026 draft guide

08:30 Day 3 sleepers: Edge rushers for the Patriots

13:45 Under-the-radar WRs being slept on

17:50 Adding depth at LB in the later rounds

24:30 Next Pats mailbag 

Link for Live Mock Draft: https://youtube.com/live/IaDN9TRUa1s

Get Emory's draft guide: FootballGameplan.com/2026DraftGuide

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Phil Perry talks with Fran Duffy to break down this year's "Tier Busters" in the upcoming draft. They break down the Patriots specific needs, and who may be available at their current draft positions. Also, Phil Perry breaks down the looming potential trade of A.J. Brown, and how he may affect that Pats plans in this year's draft.

00:00 Setting the table / Coaches Meetings wrap-up

11:15  Welcome Fran Duffy

16:38 Busting Draft Tiers: Edge Rushers

22:45 Busting Draft Tiers: Tackles

29:50 Busting Draft Tiers: Tight Ends

34:10 Busting Draft Tiers: Wide Receivers 

40:23 Phil's Mock Draft 4.0 

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Phil Perry talks with Mike Renner to discuss three scenarios for the Patriots first three picks in the NFL Draft. What’s the best case scenario for the Patriots? WR with the first pick? Or should the address the Edge or Tackle position first? 

00:00 Setting the table for the pod

08:30 Renner on the value of the Patriots first-round pick

10:30 Scenario 1: Patriots take WR with first pick

20:00 Scenario 2: Patriots take Tackle 

27:30 Scenario 3: Patriots take Edge defender 

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