Patriots wanted to draft specific WR before Browns swiped him
The New England Patriots showed interest in Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but the Cleveland Browns selected him at No. 24 before New England could pick at No. 31. The Patriots ultimately traded up to No. 28 to select offensive lineman Caleb Lomu and did not draft a wide receiver. Reports suggest the Patriots still view a potential trade for Philadelphia Eagles' A.J. Brown as a possibility, though no formal agreement exists.
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