Dametrious Crownover Says He's "Dominant in the Pass Game" and New England Just Bet on It

The New England Patriots made their move in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting offensive tackle Dametrious Crownover with the 196th overall pick on Saturday. It's a late-round swing on a guy who thinks pretty highly of his own skillset, and based on what he's saying publicly, the Patriots might have landed something interesting.

Crownover Knows What He Brings

When you're a sixth-round pick, you don't usually get a platform to talk smack. But Crownover isn't shy about his strengths. "I am dominant in the pass game," he said, according to the official Patriots materials. That's a bold statement from a guy New England is taking a flyer on, but it tells you something: the dude believes in himself, and the Patriots clearly saw enough on tape to agree.

How New England Spent the Rest of the Draft

The Patriots didn't stop with just Crownover on Day 3. Earlier in the week, New England focused on building through the draft. They traded up to grab Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu with the 28th overall pick in Round 1. On Day 2, they added EDGE rusher Gabe Jacas in Round 2 (pick 55) and tight end Eli Raridon from Notre Dame in Round 3 (pick 95). In Round 5, they brought in cornerback Karon Prunty at pick 171 before snagging Crownover. They also selected linebacker Namdi Obiazor at pick 212 in Round 6.

EVP of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf summed it up: "Excited to add all three of these guys," he told reporters on April 24. The Patriots were clearly addressing areas of need with guys who could contribute right away as rookies.

What's Next for New England

The Patriots still have their Round 7 picks on the board, including selections from trades with the Vikings and the Rams (via the Texans and Jaguars). It's been a busy draft weekend in New England, and they're not done yet.

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