Patriots unveil jersey numbers for 2026 draft class

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The New England Patriots have revealed the numbers that the 2026 draft class will be wearing this season.

Among the most interesting selections is second-round pick Gabe Jacas, as the edge defender will be wearing No. 50, marking the first time in Mike Vrabel's tenure as coach that his former number has been handed out.

Here are the numbers to watch for on the field this season:

Patriots rookie jersey numbers​

• OT Caleb Lomu - 74
• ED Gabe Jacas - 50
• TE Eli Raridon - 82
• CB Karon Prunty - 21
• OT Dametrious Crownover - 68
• LB Namdi Obiazor - 48
• QB Behren Morton - 15
• RB Jam Miller - 30
• ED Quintayvious Hutchins - 45

Gabe Jacas is wearing Mike Vrabel's old number

Here are the last players to wear each number for the Patriots:
74 - OT Thayer Munford (2025)
50 - LB Raekwon McMillan (2024)
82 - TE CJ Dippre (2025)
21 - S Jaylinn Hawkins (2025)
68 - C Lecitus Smith (2024)
48 - LB Jahlani Tavai… https://t.co/vy9YJIbJ9X

— Sophie Weller (@sophieewellerr) May 5, 2026

The Patriots also signed numerous undrafted free agents following the draft, but they have yet to release the jersey numbers for those players at this moment.

All of the members of the Patriots' rookie draft class are slated to arrive in Foxborough on Thursday for the start of rookie minicamp.

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