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Patriots mailbag: Readers want to know how they’ll approach the draft, and which AFC East team has had the best offseason

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With the NFL Draft inching closer, we’ve got questions on how the Patriots are going to approach it, the 2026 cap situation, which AFC East franchise has done the best job this offseason, and more. Let’s get to it.

Everyone is talking about the fourth pick. What about the other picks? Is there a position of strength in this draft? And are we done picking up free agents?

— Timothy McGlinchy, Brimfield

The Patriots have nine selections, including five in the top 106.

Round 1: No. 4 overall

Round 2: No.