Patriots Draft – New England enters Night 2 with two selections—No. 31 (Round 2) and No. 95 (Round 3). Here’s what to watch on WMUR-TV.
The New England Patriots will return to the clock for Night 2 of the NFL Draft with two picks already lined up.
Friday night’s coverage on WMUR-TV matters not just for draft-day fans, but for anyone watching how New England continues building its roster after winning the AFC.
Patriots’ two picks on Night 2
Without any trades, the Patriots are set to pick twice on Friday night: at No. 31 in the second round (No. 63 overall) and at No. 95 in the third round.
Those positions are important because they usually sit in that “day turns into value” zone—where teams can still land impact starters. but the board also starts rewarding depth and positional fit.. For a contender, that combination can be the difference between improving quickly and simply filling needs.
The Patriots did make a pick trade on Thursday night, and that keeps the door open for movement on Friday. Even small changes in draft capital can shift what kinds of players are available, and how confidently a team can pursue its preferred scheme.
What to know after the Caleb Lomu move
In the first round, New England traded up with the Buffalo Bills to select offensive tackle Caleb Lomu from the University of Utah.
Lomu currently projects as a backup. potentially behind Will Campbell—which the Patriots drafted last year—and veteran Morgan Moses at right tackle.. That doesn’t mean the move is limited or cautious.. In the NFL. adding an offensive line piece early often serves two purposes: it protects the offense in the near term through depth. and it gives the coaching staff a longer runway to develop a player into a larger role.
With Night 2 approaching, the big question becomes whether the Patriots use their two selections to accelerate that offensive line plan further—or whether they pivot to other priorities created by roster composition and coaching needs.
Vrabel status and what coverage timing means
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is expected to be with the team Friday for the draft action.
He is stepping away Saturday during Rounds 4-7 to seek counseling amid the Dianna Russini saga. While draft coverage fans may focus on the names coming off the board, coaching availability and support structures shape the day-to-day environment that turns draft picks into actual contributors.
Coverage on WMUR-TV is set up for a clear viewing schedule. Rounds 2 and 3 begin at 7 p.m. Friday, and the final four rounds start at noon on Saturday.
How Misryoum readers can watch on WMUR-TV
All seven rounds of the draft can be watched through Saturday on WMUR-TV, with multiple options depending on the service you use.
The channel is available on Xfinity Comcast (809). Atlantic Broadband (9). Argent (9). Fios (9 or 509 HD). Spectrum (9). TDS Telecom (9 or 1009 HD). DirecTV (9). DISH (9). and over-the-air (9).. WMUR is also available on subscription TV platforms including DirecTV Stream. Hulu Live TV. YouTube TV. Fubo. Vidgo. and TV Everywhere.
Why Night 2 is a “roster clarity” moment
The NFL Draft’s early rounds often feel like headline-grabbing decisions. but Night 2 tends to be where teams turn strategy into structure.. With two picks. New England has the chance to address both immediate needs and the kinds of gaps that show up during training camp—when depth. special teams roles. and matchup-specific lineups suddenly become real.
For supporters. this is also when the emotional stakes settle into routine: you watch the Patriots not just for who they pick. but for how those selections fit what the team believes it can be next season.. Misryoum will keep the focus on what matters—how those picks connect to the Patriots’ identity. and what the next steps could mean for the roster as the draft moves forward.