The NFL Draft is fast approaching, and the rumor mill is also picking up pace. While a lot of the chatter surrounding teams and prospects at this time of the year will turn out to be either a smokescreen or misinformation, it also can give us an early idea in which direction the draft might go.

The New England Patriots, who currently own the 31st overall selection in the first round 11 picks in total, are right in the middle of this process.

With that said, we have set up this Patriots Draft Rumors Tracker so you do not get lost within the information, whispers, and gossip swirling around. As always, the newest entries are added at the top. Please make sure to bookmark and regularly revisit in order to stay up to date.

4/20: The Patriots might have “some interest” in Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor. | Source

4/20: The Patriots might part with a first-round pick in 2027 or 2028 in order to facilitate at trade for A.J. Brown. | Source

4/20: For a second straight offseason, wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is considered a potential trade candidate. | Source

4/20: More NFL teams are trying to trade down rather than up in the first round of the draft. | Source

4/20: The Patriots trading for Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown after June 1 is considered “likely.” | Source

4/19: Patriots tight ends Thomas Brown was at Vanderbilt’s pro day putting projected Day 2 tight end Eli Stowers through drills, a possible sign of interest on the team’s part. | Source

4/17: Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller might come off the board as early as the late teens. | Source

4/14: The Patriots have shown “a lot of interest” in Texas linebacker Trey Moore. | Source

Please don’t forget to check out our Patriots Draft Meetings Tracker to keep up with all of the team’s 30 visits, workouts, and other contact points.