Daniel the Draftnick – Super Bowl Teams Draft Needs

The offseason.

It’s time to retool, upgrade and make decisions on how each of these Super Bowl participants can get better and in the Seahawks case, repeat and for the Patriots, they must figure out how to get back in the big game and win it next season.

Luckily, for both teams, the draft is a perfect place to reload and sustain success in 2026. Here are the needs and potential picks that can help each organization get back into the Super Bowl in 2027.

Patriots

New England has three selections in the top-100 (31, 63, 95)

Watching the Super Bowl, you’d think the Patriots’ main need is the offensive line, especially the left side. Left tackle Will Campbell and left guard Jared Wilson didn’t have a good closing to the season, but both were rookies. The organization just spent draft capital on the left side, so it’s safe to assume they’ll let the two develop and take the offseason to improve.

Now the right side is a different story. Right tackle Morgan Moses will be 35 by the start of next season. He’s not set to become a free agent this offseason, but a succession plan has to be in the mind of Patriots general manager Eliot Wolf.

The receiver would be the biggest need for New England. Quarterback Drake Maye was runner-up in MVP voting with a receiving core of Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins and Demario Douglas. A trade could happen for New England, but if nothing materializes before April, this draft class has solid depth for the Patriots to draft a new target for Maye on Day 2.

Defensively, the secondary is in good shape. The front seven is what needs attention. Edge rusher is the biggest need for the Patriots’ defense with K’Lavon Chaisson entering free agency. Chaisson had a breakout season for New England, leading the team with 74 pressures, but regardless of whether he stays or not, the team needs more juice rushing the passer.

Linebacker is a potential option for the Patriots as well, specifically one with more dynamic ability. Robert Spillane and Christian Eliss had good seasons for New England, but a backer with more ability to drop back in pass coverage and play the run effectively.

*note: picks are from one simulation of the PFF mock draft simulator*

Pick 31: Max Iheanachor, OT, ASU

Iheanachor is one of the biggest risers of this draft cycle so far. He dominated at the Senior Bowl, putting everyone on notice that he’s ready for the NFL. He started the past two seasons at right tackle for the Sun Devils and is a latecomer to football, having started playing in 2021.

His basketball and soccer background clearly translates to his game with his movement. His lateral movement makes you question if he’s even 6-foot-5, 325 pounds. Can easily translate to any run scheme in the NFL and showcased legit power at Arizona State. Still needs a little bit of refinement in his game, and Morgan Moses can easily help, having been in the NFL for 12 seasons.

Pick 63: Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan

Pass rush acquired. Moore is a serious 6-foot-3, 254-pound monster on the outside. He boasts heavy hands, capable of winning with straight power. Showcased some versatility in his pass rush at the Senior Bowl a couple of weeks ago.

He had 11 sacks and a pass rush win rate of 19.8 percent for the Wolverines this past season. He can stop the run and set the edge well, making him a perfect fit for head coach Mike Vrabel.

Pick 95: Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh

The first thing about Louis is that he’s undersized to be an NFL linebacker at 5-foot-11, 224 pounds. But man, he’s fun. He showed once again at the Senior Bowl that he’s very good at football. Just small. It’s the one thing limiting him, but in the modern-day NFL, Louis could find a role on the field after showcasing versatility at Pitt.

He can cover, tackle and stop the run. Exactly the type of versatility the NFL is looking for. Taking a shot with Louis to end off the third round is worth the gamble.

Seahawks

Seattle has three selections in the top-100 (32, 64, 96)

The Seahawks don’t have as many glaring needs as the Patriots, but they certainly do still have some. Wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, EDGE Boye Mafe, running back Kenneth Walker III, safety Coby Brayant and corners Josh Jobe and Tariq Woolen are all set to enter free agency for Seattle.

It’s unclear who will stay and who won’t, but cornerback, wide receiver and right guard are all positions that could be upgraded for Seattle this offseason.

Pick 32: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee

Hood joining the Seahawks’ secondary would just be lethal. Jobe and Woolen could leave, and assuming one does, Hood can step in and replace either one with ease. He’s 5-foot-11, 188 and can either play zone or man coverage. Played a lot of off-coverage with the Volunteers this past season and allowed a completion percentage of 53.8 percent. It would be a great addition to head coach Mike Macdonald’s defense.

Pick 64: Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame

In reality, Jaxon Smith-Njigba carried the Seahawks receiving core for the majority of the season. Additionally, Cooper Kupp can’t play forever and will be 32 by the start of next season. Youth and a different body type are needed in the Seahawks receiver room, and Fields gives Seattle exactly that.

6-foot-4 and 218 pounds, Fields glides down the field with his long strides. He has a big catch radius and showed a lot of agility and burst within his routes at the Senior Bowl. The best part of his game is no doubt his ability to go up and get a jump ball. He had a contested catch rate of 48.7 percent with Notre Dame this past season.

Pick 96: Keylan Rutledge, G, Georgia Tech

Rutledge has played in 37 games for the Yellow Jackets over a three-season span. He’s an experienced and sturdy right guard with the ability to move in space. Georgia Tech is known for its run game, and Rutledge helped lead the vicious attack. He had a zone blocking grade of 77.4 according to Pro Football Focus and gave up zero sacks in pass protection in 2025.